US Bridges

Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · S. Edge of Goodrich · Structure no. 000541073005364

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 21
CrossesLanders Creek
LocationS. Edge of Goodrich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28069, -94.99167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 21 over Landers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.