US Bridges

Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.2W of Reserve · Structure no. 000071001803000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 29
CrossesTrib. to Pony Creek
Location1.5N 3.2W of Reserve
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.0003, -95.624
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.