US Bridges

Local Rd. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 4.8W of Mound City · Structure no. 000541083205549

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 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 40 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 50A
CrossesTrib to Little Sugar CR
Location4.8W of Mound City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13921, -94.91395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 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 traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR 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. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 50A over Trib to Little Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.