US Bridges

H-8.3 Local over Lost Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.0W of Sumnerville · Structure no. 000720771004103

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H-8.3 Local over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H-8.3 Local over Lost Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesH-8.3 Local
CrossesLost Creek
Location3.0W of Sumnerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20015, -97.79886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-8.3 Local over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is H-8.3 Local 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 H-8.3 Local over Lost Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is H-8.3 Local over Lost Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns H-8.3 Local over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.