US Bridges

US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 2.72MI S Jt I70 · Structure no. 999928300980391

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location2.72MI S Jt I70
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97306, -99.89056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2023)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage 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 US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.