US Bridges

SE Pickrell Road over Muddy Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.5N of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000080875006345

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Pickrell Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying SE Pickrell Road over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Pickrell Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.0E 3.5N of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57059, -96.84419
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Pickrell Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Pickrell Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SE Pickrell Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Pickrell Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE Pickrell Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.