US Bridges

2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek

PoorPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 0.8S 1.8W of Jennings · Structure no. 000200501003448

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2200 Road
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location0.8S 1.8W of Jennings
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67102, -100.32945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek 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 2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2200 Road over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.