First Street over Mud Creek
FairDickinson County, Kansas · 704 W 1st ST Abilene · Structure no. 400100210002001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying First Street over Mud Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Mud 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does First Street over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Mud Creek?
The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.