US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Lime Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.8E of Monmouth · Structure no. 000000000190520

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Lime Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1138 over Lime Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1138
CrossesLime Creek
Location1.8E of Monmouth
RouteCounty Highway 1138
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35909, -94.90879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic126 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1138 over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1138 over Lime 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1138 over Lime Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1138 over Lime Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1138 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.