US Bridges

Rs 1443 Bsn 630 over Limestone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.1E of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000450630

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1443 Bsn 630 over Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1443 Bsn 630 over 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1443 Bsn 630
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location3.5S 0.1E of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61074, -98.34242
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1443 Bsn 630 over Limestone Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1443 Bsn 630 over 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 630 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1443 Bsn 630 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1443 Bsn 630 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.