US Bridges

SW Haverhill RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.6N of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000000000080290

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Haverhill RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Haverhill RD over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW Haverhill RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3.6N of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57124, -96.88074
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Haverhill RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Haverhill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW Haverhill RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Haverhill RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SW Haverhill RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.