US Bridges

Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 7.5S 0.7E of Esbon · Structure no. 000000000450560

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone Creek is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1443 Bsn 560
CrossesWest Limestone Creek
Location7.5S 0.7E of Esbon
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71233, -98.41632
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1443 Bsn 560 over West Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.