US Bridges

Vineyard Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.1W of Victoria · Structure no. 000260623904520

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vineyard Road over Mud Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVineyard Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.0N 0.1W of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90056, -99.15167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vineyard Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Vineyard Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vineyard Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyard Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.