Road 29 over Little Caney Creek
Chautauqua County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Road 29 over Little Caney Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 55 of the 130 inventoried bridges in Chautauqua County rated good (42.3%); 13 (10.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 236 ft |
| Location | 2.0N of Niotaze |
| NBI structure number | 000100961807001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chautauqua County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US166 Hwy over Middle Caney CR Drn | 1988 | 2,880 | Good |
| US166 Hwy over Bear Creek | 1988 | 2,880 | Good |
| US166 Hwy over Middle Caney CR Drn | 1987 | 2,880 | Good |
| US166 Hwy over Lake Creek | 1953 | 2,680 | Good |
| US166 Hwy over Little Caney River Drg | 1925 | 2,680 | Good |
| US166 Hwy over Little Caney River Drg | 1925 | 2,680 | Good |
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