US Bridges

W. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. to Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.6E of Prairie View · Structure no. 000740589603260

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. to Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. to Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Navajo RD (55)
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location1.0S 3.6E of Prairie View
RouteCounty Highway 7414
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81417, -99.50389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. 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. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. Navajo RD (55) over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.