US Bridges

Minor Col 57 over Little Gus Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 2.7N 2.5W of Blue Mound · Structure no. 000541067005563

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 57 over Little Gus Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Minor Col 57 over Little Gus Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMinor Col 57
CrossesLittle Gus Creek
Location2.7N 2.5W of Blue Mound
RouteCounty Highway 5401
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1357, -95.05841
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 57 over Little Gus Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 57 over Little Gus 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 57 over Little Gus Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Minor Col 57 over Little Gus Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 57 over Little Gus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.