US Bridges

29-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 1.0W of Kimeo · Structure no. 001010853803560

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries29-S.8 301
CrossesTrib. to Carter Creek
Location1.0W of Kimeo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59548, -97.01566
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 29-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 29-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 29-S.8 301 over Trib. to Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.