US Bridges

K-29 HWY over Pawnee Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 7.43 MI E JCT K 3 · Structure no. 999903900060961

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-29 HWY over Pawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-29 HWY over Pawnee Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK-29 HWY
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location7.43 MI E JCT K 3
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71778, -94.83472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2023)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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-29 HWY over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-29 HWY over Pawnee 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K-29 HWY over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-29 HWY over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-29 HWY over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.