US Bridges

Local 19.0N-15.9E over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · NE Outskirts of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231047904360

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 19.0N-15.9E over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 19.0N-15.9E over Mud Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 19.0N-15.9E
CrossesMud Creek
LocationNE Outskirts of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01515, -95.20732
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 19.0N-15.9E over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 19.0N-15.9E 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local 19.0N-15.9E over Mud Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 19.0N-15.9E over Mud Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local 19.0N-15.9E over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.