US Bridges

S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.0W of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000890993504542

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.W. 103rd. ST 183
CrossesTowhead Creek
Location1.0W of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8811, -95.71508
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 103rd. ST 183 over Towhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.