US Bridges

29th Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.5E of Lillis · Structure no. 000000000580500

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries29th Ter (rs 1225)
CrossesKearney Branch
Location2.5N 1.5E of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 1225
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64796, -96.2678
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2007)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 29th Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 29th Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 29th Ter (rs 1225) over Kearney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.