US Bridges

W. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr.

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.5N 0.5E of Long Island · Structure no. 000740587503020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Buffalo RD (41)
CrossesTrib. to Prairie Dog Cr.
Location2.5N 0.5E of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9876, -99.52436
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is W. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. 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. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. Buffalo RD (41) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.