Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek
Brown County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Local Rd. 29 over Trib. to Pony Creek in Brown County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 128 of the 256 inventoried bridges in Brown County rated good (50.0%); 11 (4.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2021, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | 1.5N 3.2W of Reserve |
| NBI structure number | 000071001803000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2021 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Brown County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US75 Hwy over Craig Creek Drainage | 1956 | 5,099 | Good |
| US-75 Hwy over Craig Creek Drainage | 1995 | 5,099 | Good |
| US-75 Hwy over Main Street | 2003 | 4,709 | Good |
| US-75 Hwy over Old K-246 Hwy UP RR | 2003 | 4,709 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over Delaware River Dr | 1954 | 4,596 | Good |
| US-75 Hwy over Plum Creek | 1995 | 4,596 | Good |
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