US Bridges

Rd. K over Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 1.0W of Calvert · Structure no. 000690561103203

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. K over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. K over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. K
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location1.0W of Calvert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85323, -99.77458
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (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 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. K over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. K over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. K over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.