US Bridges

CO RD 36 (rs 180) over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 2.0N of Rexford · Structure no. 000000000970020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 (rs 180) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 36 (rs 180) over Prairie Dog Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 36 (rs 180)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location2.0N of Rexford
RouteCounty Highway 180
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50612, -100.73888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 CO RD 36 (rs 180) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 (rs 180) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 36 (rs 180) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 36 (rs 180) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 36 (rs 180) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.