US Bridges

K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg

Fair

Thomas County, Kansas · 0.92 Mi. North of US-24 · Structure no. 999902500970461

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,057
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 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,730 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek Drg
Location0.92 Mi. North of US-24
RouteState Highway 25
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41028, -101.05444
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2023)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1934, making it 91 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 3,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.