US Bridges

Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 1.7N 1.2E of Wetmore · Structure no. 000000000070001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 59 110th St.
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.7N 1.2E of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66757, -95.78108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 59 110th St. over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.