US Bridges

Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.5N of Belvue · Structure no. 000000000750640

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location0.5N of Belvue
RouteCounty Highway 1465
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22426, -96.17562
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic156 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Creek Road over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.