US Bridges

W. 1000 RD (48) over Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0E of Long Island · Structure no. 000740589003048

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 1000 RD (48) over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 1000 RD (48) over Prairie Dog Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 1000 RD (48)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location1.0N 1.0E of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96188, -99.51534
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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. 1000 RD (48) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 1000 RD (48) 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. 1000 RD (48) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 1000 RD (48) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. 1000 RD (48) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.