Limestone over Middle Painterhood Creek
GoodPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 0.2W of Busby · Structure no. 000000000250310
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limestone over Middle Painterhood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Limestone over Middle Painterhood Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. 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 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limestone over Middle Painterhood Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limestone over Middle Painterhood 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 Middle Painterhood Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Limestone over Middle Painterhood Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Limestone over Middle Painterhood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.