US Bridges

Local Road X-10.3 over Lost Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 8.0S & 1.3E of Scandia · Structure no. 000790775303440

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road X-10.3 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road X-10.3 over Lost Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road X-10.3
CrossesLost Creek
Location8.0S & 1.3E of Scandia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68273, -97.75709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road X-10.3 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road X-10.3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road X-10.3 over Lost Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Road X-10.3 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road X-10.3 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.