US Bridges

Road 29 over Little Caney Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.0N of Niotaze · Structure no. 000100961807001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 29 over Little Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 29 over Little Caney Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad 29
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location2.0N of Niotaze
RouteCounty Highway 1007
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0947, -96.02326
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
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 Road 29 over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 29 over Little Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Road 29 over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 29 over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 29 over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.