US Bridges

130 N (rs 890) over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 12.5N 11.8W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900140

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 N (rs 890) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130 N (rs 890) over Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries130 N (rs 890)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location12.5N 11.8W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 890
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53944, -100.66261
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 130 N (rs 890) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 N (rs 890) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 130 N (rs 890) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 130 N (rs 890) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 130 N (rs 890) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.