US Bridges

Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.1W of Bartlett · Structure no. 000501045907100

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 229
CrossesTrib. to Lake Creek
Location2.0S 2.1W of Bartlett
RouteCounty Highway 5002
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.019, -95.25419
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 229 over Trib. to Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.