US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.89 MI E of K-112 · Structure no. 999903600450461

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 180 ft wide.

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek Drainage
Location2.89 MI E of K-112
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.785, -98.37528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2023)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage 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 US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.