US Bridges

Is 29 S over Kimsey Br

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 27 T 61 N R 38 W · Structure no. 1472

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,561
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 S over Kimsey Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 29 S over Kimsey Br in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,561 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,878 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 29 S
CrossesKimsey Br
LocationS 27 T 61 N R 38 W
RouteInterstate 29
CountyHolt County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05937, -95.165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,561 (2024)
Projected traffic36,878 by 2044
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Is 29 S over Kimsey Br built?

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

What condition is Is 29 S over Kimsey Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 29 S over Kimsey Br carry?

About 17,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 S over Kimsey Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 29 S over Kimsey Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.