US Bridges

Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand Creek

Fair

Meade County, Kansas · 11.0E 7.0S of Meade · Structure no. 000000000600140

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 455 Road 29
CrossesSand Creek
Location11.0E 7.0S of Meade
RouteCounty Highway 455
CountyMeade County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17097, -100.14524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 455 Road 29 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.