US Bridges

Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.6N of Simpson · Structure no. 000620755903800

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. K9D
CrossesTrib. to Lost Creek
Location2.6N of Simpson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4225, -97.93194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. K9D over Trib. to Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.