Minor Col 47 over South Fork Sugar Creek
GoodLinn County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.5W of Blue Mound · Structure no. 000541071005520
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 47 over South Fork Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 47 over South Fork Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col 47 over South Fork Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col 47 over South Fork 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 Minor Col 47 over South Fork Sugar Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Minor Col 47 over South Fork Sugar Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 47 over South Fork Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.