US Bridges

Rd. E5 over Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 2.0W of Calvert · Structure no. 000690559003205

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. E5 over Prairie Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rd. E5 over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. E5
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location2.0W of Calvert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85003, -99.79542
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. E5 over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. E5 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. E5 over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. E5 over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. E5 over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.