US Bridges

W. 1400 Rd. (20) over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.0W of Long Island · Structure no. 000740581003105

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 1400 Rd. (20) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. 1400 Rd. (20) over Prairie Dog Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 1400 Rd. (20)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location2.0S 3.0W of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 7401
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92255, -99.58982
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 1400 Rd. (20) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 1400 Rd. (20) 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 2024.

How much traffic does W. 1400 Rd. (20) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 1400 Rd. (20) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. 1400 Rd. (20) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.