US Bridges

K67 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 00.63 MI N Jt U36 · Structure no. 999906700690541

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K67 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K67 HWY 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK67 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location00.63 MI N Jt U36
RouteState Highway 67
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84806, -99.81417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K67 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek built?

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

What condition is K67 HWY 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K67 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K67 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K67 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.