US Bridges

1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.0N 7.1W of Dresden · Structure no. 000200477003501

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog is a concrete culvert carrying 1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 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 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1000 Road
CrossesN Fork Prairie Dog
Location1.0N 7.1W of Dresden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63666, -100.55405
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog 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 1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 1000 Road over N Fork Prairie Dog?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.