10th Road over Lost Creek
GoodPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.8S of Lorraine · Structure no. 000000000270100
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th Road over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Road over Lost Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 10th Road over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is 10th Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 10th Road over Lost Creek carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 10th Road over Lost Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 10th Road over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.