US Bridges

Limestone over East Hutchin Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 0.5N 7.4E of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250280

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone over East Hutchin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Limestone over East Hutchin Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLimestone
CrossesEast Hutchin Creek
Location0.5N 7.4E of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47476, -96.12767
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 East Hutchin Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone over East 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 East Hutchin Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Limestone over East Hutchin Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone over East Hutchin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.