US Bridges

Acorn Rd. over Muddy Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.6N of Wetmore · Structure no. 000070985003442

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acorn Rd. over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Acorn Rd. over Muddy Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAcorn Rd.
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.0E 2.6N of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 1976
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67823, -95.78891
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acorn Rd. over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acorn Rd. over Muddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Acorn Rd. over Muddy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Acorn Rd. over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Acorn Rd. over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.