US Bridges

SW 215th over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.5S of Douglass · Structure no. 000080859806425

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 215th over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SW 215th over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 87 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 215th
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.0E 0.5S of Douglass
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51209, -96.97623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 215th over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SW 215th 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 2025.

How much traffic does SW 215th over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 215th over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SW 215th over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.