US Bridges

Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.1S 2.5E of Hoyt · Structure no. 000000000430390

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1385 U4 101
CrossesWest Fork Muddy Creek
Location1.1S 2.5E of Hoyt
RouteCounty Highway 1385
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22665, -95.65449
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2018)
Projected traffic295 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1385 U4 101 over West Fork Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.