US Bridges

700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 3.4S 9.1W of Dresden · Structure no. 000200471003586

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries700 Road
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location3.4S 9.1W of Dresden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57417, -100.61025
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does 700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns 700 Road over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.