US Bridges

Local Rd. 21A over Sugar Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.9W of LA Cygne · Structure no. 000541095605380

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 21A over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 21A over Sugar Creek 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 21A
CrossesSugar Creek
Location5.0S 0.9W of LA Cygne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27261, -94.77925
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic35 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 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. 21A over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 21A over Sugar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 21A over Sugar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 21A over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 21A over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.