US Bridges

Local Rd. 55 over Mine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 0.5S 6.0E of Mound City · Structure no. 000541107005549

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 55 over Mine Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Local Rd. 55 over Mine Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 55
CrossesMine Creek
Location0.5S 6.0E of Mound City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14151, -94.69541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 55 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 55 over Mine 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. 55 over Mine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 55 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 55 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.