US Bridges

29th St. N over Crooked Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.1 Mi. E of Oliver · Structure no. 5304008700029W2

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th St. N over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 29th St. N over Crooked Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries29th St. N
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E of Oliver
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73758, -97.27672
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2006)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 St. N over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th St. N over Crooked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 29th St. N over Crooked Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29th St. N over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 29th St. N over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.