US Bridges

US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 4.77 MI S Jt 170 · Structure no. 999928300980531

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
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 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
Location4.77 MI S Jt 170
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94472, -99.89111
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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 1,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.