US Bridges

US36/K128 HWY over Limestone Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.36 MI E of Wjct 36/K128 · Structure no. 999903600450411

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36/K128 HWY over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US36/K128 HWY over Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS36/K128 HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location1.36 MI E of Wjct 36/K128
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78472, -98.31806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2023)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US36/K128 HWY over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36/K128 HWY 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US36/K128 HWY over Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US36/K128 HWY over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US36/K128 HWY over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.