US Bridges

SE Teter RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 9.5S of Leon · Structure no. 000080879006369

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Teter RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Teter RD over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE Teter RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.5W 9.5S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 1935
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54996, -96.80689
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 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 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 RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Teter 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 Teter RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Teter RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE Teter RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.