US Bridges

9 Road over Lost Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 4.3N 1.2W of Zurich · Structure no. 000820593003967

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 Road over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9 Road over Lost Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries9 Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location4.3N 1.2W of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29556, -99.45622
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 9 Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9 Road over Lost Creek 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 9 Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 9 Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 9 Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.