US Bridges

K-128 HWY over West Limestone Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.72 MI N Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999912800450451

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-128 HWY over West Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-128 HWY over West Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesK-128 HWY
CrossesWest Limestone Creek
Location3.72 MI N Mitchell Coln
RouteState Highway 128
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61833, -98.35139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 K-128 HWY over West Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-128 HWY over West 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K-128 HWY over West Limestone Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-128 HWY over West Limestone Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-128 HWY over West Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.