US Bridges

Local Rd. 50 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 3.5N 5.0E of Blue Mound · Structure no. 000541081905545

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 50 over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 50 over Little Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 50
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location3.5N 5.0E of Blue Mound
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14602, -94.9183
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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. 50 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 50 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 50 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 50 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 50 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.