US Bridges

29th RD (28.0-F.1) over Clear Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.9N 1.0W of Axtell · Structure no. 000580933003102

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th RD (28.0-F.1) over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th RD (28.0-F.1) over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries29th RD (28.0-F.1)
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.9N 1.0W of Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92743, -96.27696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 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 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 (28.0-F.1) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th RD (28.0-F.1) over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does 29th RD (28.0-F.1) over Clear Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 29th RD (28.0-F.1) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 29th RD (28.0-F.1) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.