US Bridges

Rs 1029 over Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 6.0N 3.7E of Tipton · Structure no. 000000000620450

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1029 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1029 over Mill Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRs 1029
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.0N 3.7E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 1029
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42278, -98.40079
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2002)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1029 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1029 over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1029 over Mill Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1029 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1029 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.