US Bridges

Victoria Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.7E of Victoria · Structure no. 000260627704560

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Road over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying Victoria Road over Mud Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.0N 1.7E of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87138, -99.11911
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 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 Victoria Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria 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 Victoria Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.