US Bridges

County RD Z over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.6W of Rexford · Structure no. 000970451403700

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD Z over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD Z over Prairie Dog Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD Z
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location2.0N 1.6W of Rexford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49626, -100.7692
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 County RD Z over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD Z 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 County RD Z over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD Z over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD Z over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.