US Bridges

I35 HWY NB over Mud Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 11.08 MI E Osage Coln NB · Structure no. 999903500300151

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY NB over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I35 HWY NB over Mud Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 5,731 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,589 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY NB
CrossesMud Creek
Location11.08 MI E Osage Coln NB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55639, -95.3375
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,731 (2023)
Projected traffic6,589 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I35 HWY NB over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35 HWY NB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I35 HWY NB over Mud Creek carry?

About 5,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY NB over Mud Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY NB over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.