US Bridges

Rd. E7 over N. Fork Praire Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 2.8W 4.0N of Almena · Structure no. 000690563003063

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. E7 over N. Fork Praire Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. E7 over N. Fork Praire Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. E7
CrossesN. Fork Praire Dog Creek
Location2.8W 4.0N of Almena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95361, -99.75722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. E7 over N. Fork Praire Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. E7 over N. Fork Praire 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. E7 over N. Fork Praire Dog Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. E7 over N. Fork Praire Dog Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. E7 over N. Fork Praire Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.