Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Kansas · N. Edge of Mound City · Structure no. 000541093605544
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 52 over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.