RD 129 over Cow Creek
FairFord County, Kansas · 3.5E 4.2S of Spearville · Structure no. 000290563006046
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 129 over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 129 over Cow Creek in Ford 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 RD 129 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 129 over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does RD 129 over Cow Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD 129 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RD 129 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.