US Bridges

CO RD 36 (rs 180) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 6.0N of Rexford · Structure no. 000000000970030

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 (rs 180) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 36 (rs 180) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 36 (rs 180)
CrossesN Fork Prairie Dog Creek
Location6.0N of Rexford
RouteCounty Highway 180
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55822, -100.73866
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic125 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 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 CO RD 36 (rs 180) over N Fork Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 (rs 180) over N Fork 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 N Fork Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.