K126 HWY over Lightning Creek
GoodCrawford County, Kansas · 6.00 MI W K7 · Structure no. 999912600190931
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 523
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K126 HWY over Lightning Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K126 HWY over Lightning 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 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 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K126 HWY over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is K126 HWY over Lightning 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 Lightning Creek carry?
About 523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is K126 HWY over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K126 HWY over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.