K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg
GoodDecatur County, Kansas · 0.73 MI N Sheridan Coln · Structure no. 999922300200221
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K223 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.