US Bridges

K7 HWY over Limestone Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 5.33 MI N US400 · Structure no. 999900700190831

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K7 HWY over Limestone Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,806 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK7 HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location5.33 MI N US400
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates37.415, -94.8325
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic4,806 by 2044
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K7 HWY over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY over Limestone 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K7 HWY over Limestone Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.