US Bridges

W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 29THN 0.1 E of 167THW · Structure no. 000000000871840

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 29th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location29THN 0.1 E of 167THW
RouteCounty Highway 6530
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73612, -97.53251
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2022)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W 29th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.