SE Bluestem Road over Muddy Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 8.4S of Leon · Structure no. 000080881006364
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE Bluestem Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Bluestem Road over Muddy Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE Bluestem Road over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE Bluestem Road 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 Bluestem Road over Muddy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SE Bluestem Road over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SE Bluestem Road over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.