US Bridges

Tucker Road over Mine Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 4.95 MI N K239 · Structure no. 999906900540021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over Mine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tucker Road over Mine Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTucker Road
CrossesMine Creek
Location4.95 MI N K239
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13806, -94.71361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Road over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road over Mine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Road over Mine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Road over Mine Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Road over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.