Limestone over Snake Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.8E of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250240
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limestone over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Limestone over Snake Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limestone over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limestone over Snake 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 Snake Creek carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Limestone over Snake Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Limestone over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.