US Bridges

Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.6N of Midland · Structure no. 000231047004324

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to Mud Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 20.58N-15.0E
CrossesTrib. to Mud Creek
Location1.0E 0.6N of Midland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03898, -95.22434
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic113 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to Mud Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local 20.58N-15.0E over Trib. to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.