US Bridges

Local M.7-7 over Trib. to Limestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.7N 4.0E of Dentonia · Structure no. 000450709003343

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local M.7-7 over Trib. to Limestone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local M.7-7 over Trib. to Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal M.7-7
CrossesTrib. to Limestone Creek
Location4.7N 4.0E of Dentonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75186, -98.39222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local M.7-7 over Trib. to Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local M.7-7 over Trib. to 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local M.7-7 over Trib. to Limestone Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local M.7-7 over Trib. to Limestone Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local M.7-7 over Trib. to Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.