US Bridges

Rs 1941 over Limestone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · East Edge of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000000000620620

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1941 over Limestone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1941 over Limestone Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1941
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationEast Edge of Glen Elder
RouteCounty Highway 1941
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49851, -98.2986
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2002)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Rs 1941 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1941 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1941 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1941 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1941 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.