US Bridges

29th Rd. over Little Arkansas River

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 2.7E 4.0S of Little River · Structure no. 000800753005286

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Rd. over Little Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th Rd. over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29th Rd.
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location2.7E 4.0S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33922, -97.9614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
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. over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Rd. over Little Arkansas River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 29th Rd. over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 29th Rd. over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 29th Rd. over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.