US Bridges

Limestone Rd. over Cross Road Drainage

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5N of Conway · Structure no. 000590771405240

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone Rd. over Cross Road Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Limestone Rd. over Cross Road Drainage in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLimestone Rd.
CrossesCross Road Drainage
Location0.5N of Conway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37667, -97.7869
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Limestone Rd. over Cross Road Drainage built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone Rd. over Cross Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Limestone Rd. over Cross Road Drainage carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Limestone Rd. over Cross Road Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Limestone Rd. over Cross Road Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.