US Bridges

Local Rd. 51 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 3.5W of Mound City · Structure no. 000541085505548

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 51 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 51 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 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. 51
CrossesTrib. Little Sugar Creek
Location3.5W of Mound City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13889, -94.88744
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 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 traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic20 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. 51 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 51 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 51 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 51 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 51 over Trib. Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.