US Bridges

M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 3.0S 6.0W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820036

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 30 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
Location3.0S 6.0W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 1709
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39547, -99.39194
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 built?

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

What condition is M Road (rs 1709) 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 M Road (rs 1709) over Lost Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.