US Bridges

120 N over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 11.5N 14.5W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900457603660

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120 N over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 120 N over Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries120 N
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location11.5N 14.5W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52472, -100.70944
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 120 N over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120 N 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 120 N over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 120 N over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns 120 N over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.