US Bridges

U Road over Tributary to Lost Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.4E of Zurich · Structure no. 000820597604000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road over Tributary to Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U Road over Tributary to 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU Road
CrossesTributary to Lost Creek
Location3.0N 1.4E of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27819, -99.40856
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 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 U Road over Tributary to Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is U Road over Tributary to 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 U Road over Tributary to Lost Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is U Road over Tributary to Lost Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U Road over Tributary to Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.