US Bridges

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Lost Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 6.0S.E. of Bushton · Structure no. 000000000800460

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. F | Rs 984 over Lost Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. F | Rs 984
CrossesLost Creek
Location6.0S.E. of Bushton
RouteCounty Highway 984
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44937, -98.32229
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave. F | Rs 984 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. F | Rs 984 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. F | Rs 984 over Lost Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. F | Rs 984 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. F | Rs 984 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.