US Bridges

Local N-9.9 over Limestone Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.1S 6.0W of Mankato · Structure no. 000450713903340

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local N-9.9 over Limestone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local N-9.9 over 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal N-9.9
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location2.1S 6.0W of Mankato
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75765, -98.32557
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$460,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local N-9.9 over Limestone Creek built?

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

What condition is Local N-9.9 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 Local N-9.9 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local N-9.9 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local N-9.9 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.