US Bridges

M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 3.0S 6.3W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820035

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM Road (rs 1709)
CrossesLost Creek Tributary
Location3.0S 6.3W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 1709
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39411, -99.39649
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.