US Bridges

N.W. 7th. St. over Mud Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 900 NW 7th ST Abilene · Structure no. 400100210008003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 7th. St. over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N.W. 7th. St. over Mud Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN.W. 7th. St.
CrossesMud Creek
Location900 NW 7th ST Abilene
RouteCity Street 8
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92214, -97.2251
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N.W. 7th. St. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 7th. St. 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 N.W. 7th. St. over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N.W. 7th. St. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 7th. St. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.