US Bridges

13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr.

GoodPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 0.5N of Jennings · Structure no. 000000000200070

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. is a steel culvert carrying 13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13E Road (rs 181)
CrossesTrib. to Prairie Dog Cr.
Location0.5N of Jennings
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69167, -100.29194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 13E Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.