US Bridges

Local Rd. 59 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.8N of Blue Mound · Structure no. 000541077005562

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 59 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local Rd. 59 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 115 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 5 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 59
CrossesTrib. Little Sugar Creek
Location2.0E 2.8N of Blue Mound
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13574, -94.97012
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 59 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Local Rd. 59 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. 59 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 59 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 59 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.