US Bridges

K126 HWY over Limestone Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.50 MI W K7 · Structure no. 999912600190811

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K126 HWY over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K126 HWY over Limestone Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK126 HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location2.50 MI W K7
RouteState Highway 126
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41167, -94.87806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2023)
Projected traffic861 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K126 HWY over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K126 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 K126 HWY over Limestone Creek carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K126 HWY over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K126 HWY over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.