US Bridges

Limestone over Hutchin Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 0.5N 5.9E of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250270

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone over Hutchin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Limestone over Hutchin Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLimestone
CrossesHutchin Creek
Location0.5N 5.9E of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47503, -96.1552
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hutchin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone over 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 Hutchin Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Limestone over Hutchin Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone over Hutchin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.