US Bridges

SE Cole Crk RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 6.2N of County Line · Structure no. 000000000080371

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Cole Crk RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Cole Crk RD over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE Cole Crk RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location6.2N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56692, -96.77057
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic500 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 SE Cole Crk RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Cole Crk 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 SE Cole Crk RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Cole Crk RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE Cole Crk RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.