K7 HWY over Lost Creek
GoodBourbon County, Kansas · 0.42 MI N Ejct K31 · Structure no. 999900700060341
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 416
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K7 HWY over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K7 HWY over Lost Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K7 HWY over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is K7 HWY over Lost 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does K7 HWY over Lost Creek carry?
About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K7 HWY over Lost Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K7 HWY over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.