US Bridges

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Trib. to Lost Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 4.0S 3.9E of Bushton · Structure no. 000000000800470

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. F | Rs 984 over Trib. to Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. F | Rs 984 over Trib. to Lost Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. F | Rs 984
CrossesTrib. to Lost Creek
Location4.0S 3.9E of Bushton
RouteCounty Highway 984
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44938, -98.31407
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Trib. to Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Ave. F | Rs 984 over Trib. to 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 September 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.