700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Kansas · 2.3N 10.1W of Dresden · Structure no. 000200471003468
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is 700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does 700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 700 Road over Trib N Fork Prairie Dog?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.