US Bridges

US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime Creek Drainage

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · .90 MI N Sjct US-56 · Structure no. 9999056B0210921

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-56 Bs-Rt
CrossesLime Creek Drainage
Location.90 MI N Sjct US-56
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.655, -96.94861
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2023)
Projected traffic739 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime Creek Drainage carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 Bs-Rt over Lime Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.