US Bridges

K126 HWY over Lightning Creek Drainage

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Crawford County, Kansas · 9.43 MI W K7 · Structure no. 999912600190291

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K126 HWY over Lightning Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K126 HWY over Lightning Creek Drainage in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK126 HWY
CrossesLightning Creek Drainage
Location9.43 MI W K7
RouteState Highway 126
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41278, -95.00417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2023)
Projected traffic613 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K126 HWY over Lightning Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is K126 HWY over Lightning Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K126 HWY over Lightning Creek Drainage carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K126 HWY over Lightning Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K126 HWY over Lightning Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.