US Bridges

Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.9N of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000990909504482

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 29
CrossesTrib W Branch Mill Creek
Location3.9N of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92534, -96.49229
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 29 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.