US Bridges

Local Rd. 49 over South Fork Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 1.5W 3.2N of Blue Mound · Structure no. 000541069005548

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 49 over South Fork Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 49 over South Fork Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 49
CrossesSouth Fork Sugar Creek
Location1.5W 3.2N of Blue Mound
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14122, -95.04005
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local Rd. 49 over South Fork Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 49 over South Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 49 over South Fork Sugar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 49 over South Fork Sugar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 49 over South Fork Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.