US Bridges

Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 over Mud Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.2W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000000000300430

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 over Mud Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,096 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,096 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1161 13.0-9.8
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.0S 2.2W of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 1161
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57926, -95.32863
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2010)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 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 Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1161 13.0-9.8 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.