US Bridges

19-K.1 (fau 4103) over Mud Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · N.W. Corner of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400630

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,645
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19-K.1 (fau 4103) over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 19-K.1 (fau 4103) over Mud Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,645 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19-K.1 (fau 4103)
CrossesMud Creek
LocationN.W. Corner of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 4103
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05526, -97.37196
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2006)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19-K.1 (fau 4103) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19-K.1 (fau 4103) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 19-K.1 (fau 4103) over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 19-K.1 (fau 4103) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 19-K.1 (fau 4103) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.