Avenue a over Mule Creek
FairPosted for loadComanche County, Kansas · 8.0N 2.1E of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170320
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue a over Mule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue a over Mule Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue a over Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue a over Mule 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue a over Mule Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Avenue a over Mule Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue a over Mule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.