US Bridges

US-24 HWY over Mud Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.32 MI E of S JCT US-59 · Structure no. 999902400231001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 HWY over Mud Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,834 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,339 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.32 MI E of S JCT US-59
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00194, -95.19056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,834 (2023)
Projected traffic8,339 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-24 HWY over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 HWY over Mud Creek carry?

About 6,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY over Mud Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.