US Bridges

County RD 14Q over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Thomas County, Kansas · 2.1S 4.0W of Colby · Structure no. 000970411803884

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 14Q over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 14Q over Prairie Dog Creek in Thomas 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 14Q
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location2.1S 4.0W of Colby
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36481, -101.13448
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25.1 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 County RD 14Q over Prairie Dog Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 14Q 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 County RD 14Q over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD 14Q over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 14Q over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.