G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 3.5S 8.6E of Newton · Structure no. 000400837105760
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns G-29.1 Minor over West Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.