US Bridges

Rs 1181 over Lime Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 16.8S 8.2E of Walnut · Structure no. 000000000190565

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1181 over Lime Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1181 over Lime Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1181
CrossesLime Creek
Location16.8S 8.2E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 1181
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35698, -94.92283
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2013)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 Rs 1181 over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1181 over Lime 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1181 over Lime Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1181 over Lime Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1181 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.