US Bridges

6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.5S 12.2W of Dresden · Structure no. 000000000200450

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6W Road (rs 1927)
CrossesN Fork Prairie Dog Creek
Location1.5S 12.2W of Dresden
RouteCounty Highway 1927
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60256, -100.64758
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6W Road (rs 1927) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.