US Bridges

T Road over Tributary to Lost Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.7E of Zurich · Structure no. 000820599903980

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Road over Tributary to Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T Road over Tributary to Lost Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT Road
CrossesTributary to Lost Creek
Location4.0N 2.7E of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 8208
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29272, -99.38306
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T Road over Tributary to Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T Road over Tributary to Lost Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T Road over Tributary to Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.