US Bridges

Limestone RD over Doyle Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 10.5E 6.0N of Newton · Structure no. 000400841005565

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone RD over Doyle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Limestone RD over Doyle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLimestone RD
CrossesDoyle Creek
Location10.5E 6.0N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13861, -97.15333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limestone RD over Doyle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone RD over Doyle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Limestone RD over Doyle Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Limestone RD over Doyle Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone RD over Doyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.