US Bridges

Rs 400 1 over Trib. to Sugar Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.8W of Mound City · Structure no. 000000000540012

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 400 1 over Trib. to Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 400 1 over Trib. to Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRs 400 1
CrossesTrib. to Sugar Creek
Location1.0N 3.8W of Mound City
RouteCounty Highway 400
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15336, -94.87621
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2006)
Projected traffic390 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 400 1 over Trib. to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 400 1 over Trib. to 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 400 1 over Trib. to Sugar Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 400 1 over Trib. to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 400 1 over Trib. to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.