US Bridges

State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 10.7S 3.5E of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611113505108

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Line RD
CrossesTrib. North Sugar Creek
Location10.7S 3.5E of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46453, -94.61323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Line RD over Trib. North Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.