US Bridges

US83 HWY over Lion Creek

Good

Scott County, Kansas · 2.34 Mi. South of K-96 · Structure no. 999908300860031

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over Lion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US83 HWY over Lion Creek in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,007 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesLion Creek
Location2.34 Mi. South of K-96
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyScott County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44861, -100.90639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,284 (2023)
Projected traffic8,007 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US83 HWY over Lion Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US83 HWY over Lion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over Lion Creek carry?

About 5,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US83 HWY over Lion Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over Lion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.