US Bridges

Limestone over Rock Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 0.9W of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250150

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Limestone over Rock Creek in Elk 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLimestone
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.9W of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47079, -96.27906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limestone over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Limestone over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Limestone over Rock Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Limestone over Rock Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.