US Bridges

1000 Road over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.0S 7.1W of Dresden · Structure no. 000200477003542

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1000 Road over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1000 Road over Prairie Dog Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 years old, older 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries1000 Road
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location1.0S 7.1W of Dresden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6078, -100.55436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (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 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 1000 Road over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 1000 Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1000 Road over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 1000 Road over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1000 Road over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.