US Bridges

Local Rd. 9 over Trib. to Sugar Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.3N of LA Cygne · Structure no. 000541107005267

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 9 over Trib. to Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 9 over Trib. to Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 9
CrossesTrib. to Sugar Creek
Location4.0E 0.3N of LA Cygne
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3512, -94.67808
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (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 traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
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. 9 over Trib. to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 9 over Trib. to 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. 9 over Trib. to Sugar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 9 over Trib. to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 9 over Trib. to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.