US Bridges

K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 5.93 MI N Njct K 52 · Structure no. 999900700540761

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesK7 HWY
CrossesBig Sugar Creek Drg
Location5.93 MI N Njct K 52
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21806, -94.84778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2023)
Projected traffic914 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.