US Bridges

W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.5N 7.5E of Prairie View · Structure no. 000740597303220

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Limestone RD(92)
CrossesBoughton Creek
Location0.5N 7.5E of Prairie View
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8428, -99.43532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Limestone RD(92) over Boughton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.