US Bridges

N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 5.0E 2.8N of Burrton · Structure no. 000400795005662

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Golden Prarie RD
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location5.0E 2.8N of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06861, -97.57389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Golden Prarie RD over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.