US Bridges

10th Road over Lost Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.2S of Lorraine · Structure no. 000000000270110

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 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 306 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries10th Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.2S of Lorraine
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55281, -98.31266
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic306 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 10th Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.