US Bridges

W. Fox Rd. over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0W of Long Island · Structure no. 000740583703100

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Fox Rd. over Prairie Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W. Fox Rd. over Prairie Dog Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Fox Rd.
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location1.5S 1.0W of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92959, -99.56
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W. Fox Rd. over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Fox Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W. Fox Rd. over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Fox Rd. over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W. Fox Rd. over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.