US Bridges

W. 1000 Rd. (49) over Tributary to Deer Creek

Poor

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.0E of Prairie View · Structure no. 000740589003228

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 1000 Rd. (49) over Tributary to Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 1000 Rd. (49) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. 1000 Rd. (49)
CrossesTributary to Deer Creek
Location0.5N 3.0E of Prairie View
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83083, -99.51556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 1000 Rd. (49) over Tributary to Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is W. 1000 Rd. (49) over Tributary to Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W. 1000 Rd. (49) over Tributary to Deer Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 1000 Rd. (49) over Tributary to Deer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. 1000 Rd. (49) over Tributary to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.