US Bridges

K126 HWY over Limestone Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.16 MI W K7 · Structure no. 999912600190921

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 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 continuous slab carrying K126 HWY over Limestone Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK126 HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location1.16 MI W K7
RouteState Highway 126
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41167, -94.85389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 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 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 K126 HWY over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K126 HWY over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.