US Bridges

Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0E of Midland · Structure no. 000231047004340

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud Creek in Douglas 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 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 19.98N-15.0E
CrossesBranch of Mud Creek
Location1.0E of Midland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02933, -95.22415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic396 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 19.98N-15.0E over Branch of Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.