US Bridges

K92 HWY over Prairie Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 4.06 MI N Ejct K16 · Structure no. 999909200440281

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K92 HWY over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K92 HWY over Prairie Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesK92 HWY
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location4.06 MI N Ejct K16
RouteState Highway 92
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25278, -95.20806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K92 HWY over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is K92 HWY over Prairie Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K92 HWY over Prairie Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K92 HWY over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K92 HWY over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.