US Bridges

Rs 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 5.0W of Pleasanton · Structure no. 000000000540040

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1426 29
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location5.0W of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 1426
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18921, -94.79647
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic243 (2006)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1426 29 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.