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K128 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 11.47 MI N Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999912800450331

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K128 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K128 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK128 HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek Drainage
Location11.47 MI N Mitchell Coln
RouteState Highway 128
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72861, -98.34444
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2023)
Projected traffic413 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K128 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K128 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K128 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K128 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K128 HWY over Limestone Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.