US Bridges

Local Rd. 58A over Trib. Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.2E of Blue Mound · Structure no. 000541075405580

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 58A over Trib. Little Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 58A over Trib. Little Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLocal Rd. 58A
CrossesTrib. Little Sugar Creek
Location2.0N 1.2E of Blue Mound
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12456, -94.98048
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (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. 58A over Trib. Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 58A over Trib. Little 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. 58A over Trib. Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 58A over Trib. Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 58A over Trib. Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.