US Bridges

Lake City Road over Dog Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 3.0S of Lake City · Structure no. 000000000040420

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake City Road over Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake City Road over Dog Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLake City Road
CrossesDog Creek
Location3.0S of Lake City
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30952, -98.82172
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lake City Road over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake City Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lake City Road over Dog Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake City Road over Dog Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lake City Road over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.