US Bridges

CO RD 27 (rs 889) over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Thomas County, Kansas · 2.0N of Gem · Structure no. 000000000970100

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 (rs 889) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 27 (rs 889) over Prairie Dog Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 27 (rs 889)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location2.0N of Gem
RouteCounty Highway 889
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4524, -100.90686
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 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 traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic520 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 27 (rs 889) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 (rs 889) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 27 (rs 889) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 27 (rs 889) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 (rs 889) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.