US Bridges

Lost Creek over Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Lost CR W of 135th St. W · Structure no. 53040087000LC10

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Creek over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Lost Creek over Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLost Creek
CrossesDrainage
LocationLost CR W of 135th St. W
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70088, -97.49907
Functional classUrban 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Creek over Drainage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Creek over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lost Creek over Drainage carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lost Creek over Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lost Creek over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.