US Bridges

Limestone Rd. over Mud Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.2N of Tampa · Structure no. 000000000570100

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone Rd. over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Limestone Rd. over Mud Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLimestone Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.2N of Tampa
RouteCounty Highway 194
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55431, -97.15085
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone Rd. over Mud 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 Limestone Rd. over Mud Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Limestone Rd. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.