Limestone over Clear Creek
FairElk County, Kansas · 6.7W of Howard · Structure no. 000250921306480
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limestone over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Limestone over Clear Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limestone over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limestone over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Limestone over Clear Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Limestone over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.