US Bridges

Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.2E of Hoyt · Structure no. 000431001204065

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 98 V2
CrossesW. Fork Muddy Creek
Location1.5S 3.2E of Hoyt
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22377, -95.63957
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 98 V2 over W. Fork Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.