US Bridges

Rd. E8 over Trib Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 1.8W 0.5N of Almena · Structure no. 000690565003129

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. E8 over Trib Prairie Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. E8 over Trib Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 119 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 34 ft (10.5 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. E8
CrossesTrib Prairie Dog Creek
Location1.8W 0.5N of Almena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90101, -99.73922
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 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 traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 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$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. E8 over Trib Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Rd. E8 over Trib 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. E8 over Trib Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. E8 over Trib Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. E8 over Trib Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.