US Bridges

110 W (rs 1927) over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 14.0N 11.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900370

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110 W (rs 1927) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 110 W (rs 1927) over Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries110 W (rs 1927)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location14.0N 11.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 1927
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56083, -100.64556
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 110 W (rs 1927) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 110 W (rs 1927) 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 110 W (rs 1927) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 110 W (rs 1927) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 110 W (rs 1927) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.