US Bridges

Local Rd. 24 over North Sugar Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0E of Goodrich · Structure no. 000541075005400

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 24 over North Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 24 over North Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 24
CrossesNorth Sugar Creek
Location2.0S 1.0E of Goodrich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25851, -94.97225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic25 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 Local Rd. 24 over North Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 24 over North 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 Local Rd. 24 over North Sugar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 24 over North Sugar Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 24 over North Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.