US Bridges

R Road (rs 912) over Lost Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 6.0N of Zurich · Structure no. 000000000820029

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road (rs 912) over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Road (rs 912) over Lost Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesR Road (rs 912)
CrossesLost Creek
Location6.0N of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 912
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32139, -99.42972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R Road (rs 912) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Road (rs 912) over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does R Road (rs 912) over Lost Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is R Road (rs 912) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns R Road (rs 912) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.