US Bridges

29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.0W of St. Bridget · Structure no. 000000000580640

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries29th Rd. (rs 1233)
CrossesTrib. to Pole Creek
Location1.5N 1.0W of St. Bridget
RouteCounty Highway 1233
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98782, -96.27709
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2007)
Projected traffic27 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Trib. to Pole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.