US Bridges

W. 700 Rd. (78) over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.0N 4.0E of Long Island · Structure no. 000740593903002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 700 Rd. (78) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. 700 Rd. (78) over Prairie Dog Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 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. 700 Rd. (78)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location3.0N 4.0E of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 7418
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9987, -99.46136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 700 Rd. (78) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 700 Rd. (78) 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. 700 Rd. (78) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 700 Rd. (78) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. 700 Rd. (78) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.