29th Road over Mulberry Creek
GoodPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 3.5E 8.0N of Carneiro · Structure no. 000000000270550
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
29th Road over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 29th Road over Mulberry Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 29th Road over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 29th Road over Mulberry 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 29th Road over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 29th Road over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 29th Road over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.