US Bridges

Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 0.7S 0.8W of Almena · Structure no. 000000000690290

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 844 (rd. E9)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location0.7S 0.8W of Almena
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88361, -99.72097
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic450 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 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 Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 844 (rd. E9) 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 844 (rd. E9) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.