US Bridges

Limestone over West Hutchin Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 0.5N 4.1E of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250260

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone over West Hutchin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Limestone over West Hutchin Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLimestone
CrossesWest Hutchin Creek
Location0.5N 4.1E of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47509, -96.18767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic240 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 West Hutchin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone over West Hutchin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Limestone over West Hutchin Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Limestone over West Hutchin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone over West Hutchin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.