US Bridges

Rs 139 | Rock RD over Lost Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.5W of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150160

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 139 | Rock RD over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 139 | Rock RD over Lost Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 71 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 139 | Rock RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.5W of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56664, -97.68033
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 139 | Rock RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Rs 139 | Rock RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 139 | Rock RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 139 | Rock RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 139 | Rock RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.