US Bridges

Minor Col 34C over Trib to Sugar Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.7W 0.8S Centerville · Structure no. 000541065705463

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 34C over Trib to Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 34C over Trib to Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 34C
CrossesTrib to Sugar Creek
Location2.7W 0.8S Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 5401
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20718, -95.06285
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Minor Col 34C over Trib to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 34C over Trib to 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 Minor Col 34C over Trib to Sugar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Minor Col 34C over Trib to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 34C over Trib to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.