US Bridges

K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 1.76 MI W S JCT US-69 · Structure no. 999905200540221

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,062 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK52 HWY
CrossesMine Creek Drainage
Location1.76 MI W S JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 52
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14583, -94.73861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2023)
Projected traffic3,062 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage 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 K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K52 HWY over Mine Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.