US Bridges

29th Road over Table Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 3.5E 9.3N of Carneiro · Structure no. 000000000270560

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Road over Table Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 29th Road over Table Rock Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. 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 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29th Road
CrossesTable Rock Creek
Location3.5E 9.3N of Carneiro
RouteCounty Highway 1751
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87045, -97.96578
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 29th Road over Table Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Road over Table Rock 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 Table Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 29th Road over Table Rock Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 29th Road over Table Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.