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29-K.8 287 over Peats Creek

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Washington County, Kansas · 1.6W 2.5S of Palmer · Structure no. 001010837703560

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29-K.8 287 over Peats Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 29-K.8 287 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries29-K.8 287
CrossesPeats Creek
Location1.6W 2.5S of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 10113
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59567, -97.16841
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 29-K.8 287 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29-K.8 287 over Peats 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 29-K.8 287 over Peats Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 29-K.8 287 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 29-K.8 287 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.