US Bridges

10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 3.5N of Zurich · Structure no. 000000000820016

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10 Road (rs 583)
CrossesLost Creek Tributary
Location3.5N of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28572, -99.43761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.