US Bridges

Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · N.W. Cor. of Clayton · Structure no. 000000000690030

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 183 (rd. W15)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
LocationN.W. Cor. of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7409, -100.18017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$607,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 183 (rd. W15) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.