US Bridges

SE Teter Road over Branch of Muddy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 8.0S 1.5W of Leon · Structure no. 000080879006346

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Teter Road over Branch of Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Teter Road over Branch of Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Teter Road
CrossesBranch of Muddy Creek
Location8.0S 1.5W of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56995, -96.80715
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic40 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 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 Teter Road over Branch of Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Teter Road over Branch of 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 Teter Road over Branch of Muddy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Teter Road over Branch of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE Teter Road over Branch of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.