US Bridges

29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.5W of Fact · Structure no. 000140851403640

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek in Clay 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries29th Rd.
CrossesTrib to West Fancy Creek
Location1.0S 0.5W of Fact
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53901, -97.04337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek built?

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

What condition is 29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 29th Rd. over Trib to West Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.