US Bridges

29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Pole Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0W of St. Bridget · Structure no. 000000000580650

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Pole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Pole Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries29th Rd. (rs 1233)
CrossesPole Creek
Location2.0N 1.0W of St. Bridget
RouteCounty Highway 1233
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99216, -96.27706
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Pole Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Rd. (rs 1233) over Pole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 23 vehicles per day (2007 count).

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.