US Bridges

3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek

Poor

Coffey County, Kansas · 3.0-T.9 · Structure no. 000161007905660

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3rd. Rd.
CrossesLoss Creek
Location3.0-T.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06768, -95.59189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Rd. over Loss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.