US Bridges

K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg

Fair

Thomas County, Kansas · 1.19 Mi. North of I-70 · Structure no. 999902500970431

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,096 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,239 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek Drg
Location1.19 Mi. North of I-70
RouteState Highway 25
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38194, -101.05472
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,096 (2023)
Projected traffic7,239 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg carry?

About 7,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.