US Bridges

W. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.5E of Prairie View · Structure no. 000740587703200

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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. Kiowa RD (44)
CrossesTributary to Deer Creek
Location2.0N 2.5E of Prairie View
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8575, -99.52083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (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. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. Kiowa RD (44) over Tributary to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.