US Bridges

W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.0E of Long Island · Structure no. 000740593003025

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 800 Rd. (215)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location1.5N 3.0E of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97884, -99.47815
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. 800 Rd. (215) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.