US Bridges

Rs 718 (rd. W5) over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 0.8E of Lenora · Structure no. 000000000690140

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 718 (rd. W5) over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 718 (rd. W5) over Lost Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 718 (rd. W5)
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.8E of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 718
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60791, -99.98426
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 718 (rd. W5) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 718 (rd. W5) over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 718 (rd. W5) over Lost Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 718 (rd. W5) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 718 (rd. W5) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.