US Bridges

Local Rd. 46 over Mine Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.0E of Pleasanton · Structure no. 000541109005508

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 46 over Mine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 46 over Mine Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 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. 46
CrossesMine Creek
Location2.0E of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16981, -94.67706
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic25 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 46 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 46 over Mine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 46 over Mine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 46 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 46 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.