FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RS 1029

Carrying RS 1029 over MILL CREEK

6.0N 3.7E OF TIPTON, Mitchell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RS 1029

The RS 1029 bridge in Mitchell, Kansas carries RS 1029 over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RS 1029 compares

▼ 20.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Kansas bridges
261
Bridges in Mitchell · 9 in Poor condition
RS 1029 8.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.5
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
8.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
26.5 m (87 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000620450

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RS 1029 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RS 1029 against other structures in Mitchell and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RS 1029?

RS 1029 in Mitchell, Kansas, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RS 1029 inspected?

RS 1029's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 210 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RS 1029 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RS 1029?

RS 1029 has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RS 1029?

RS 1029 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RS 1029 and does age affect safety?

RS 1029 was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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