US Bridges

Local Rd. 29 over Davis Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.0N 7.5E of Centerville · Structure no. 000541087005405

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 29 over Davis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 29 over Davis Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 29
CrossesDavis Creek
Location2.0N 7.5E of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24854, -94.87891
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Local Rd. 29 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 29 over Davis 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 29 over Davis Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 29 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 29 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.