US Bridges

Rs 399 39 over Sugar Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · S. Edge of Centerville · Structure no. 000000000540004

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 399 39 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 399 39 over Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRs 399 39
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationS. Edge of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 399
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21429, -95.01607
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2006)
Projected traffic410 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rs 399 39 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 399 39 over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 399 39 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 399 39 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 399 39 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.