US Bridges

K-128 HWY over Limestone Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.78 MI N JCT U36 · Structure no. 999912800450481

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-128 HWY over Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-128 HWY over Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK-128 HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.78 MI N JCT U36
RouteState Highway 128
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79611, -98.30611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic528 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 K-128 HWY over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-128 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 K-128 HWY over Limestone Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K-128 HWY over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-128 HWY over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.