US Bridges

Rs 1443 Bsn 580 over West Limestone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.5N 2.9W of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000450580

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1443 Bsn 580 over West Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1443 Bsn 580 over West Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1443 Bsn 580
CrossesWest Limestone Creek
Location2.5N 2.9W of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69788, -98.40955
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 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 580 over West Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1443 Bsn 580 over West Limestone 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1443 Bsn 580 over West Limestone Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1443 Bsn 580 over West Limestone Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1443 Bsn 580 over West Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.