US Bridges

Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · In Almena · Structure no. 000690567803147

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St.
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
LocationIn Almena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88939, -99.70589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.