US Bridges

Rd. W13 over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 1.3N 2.3E of Clayton · Structure no. 000690523003340

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W13 over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rd. W13 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. W13
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location1.3N 2.3E of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75583, -100.13372
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. W13 over Prairie Dog Creek built?

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

What condition is Rd. W13 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 Rd. W13 over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W13 over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W13 over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.