US Bridges

Local 126 V4 over East Fork Muddy Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.6E of Hoyt · Structure no. 000431001504000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 126 V4 over East Fork Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 126 V4 over East Fork Muddy Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal 126 V4
CrossesEast Fork Muddy Creek
Location2.0N 3.6E of Hoyt
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27452, -95.63504
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 126 V4 over East Fork Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 126 V4 over East 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 126 V4 over East Fork Muddy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 126 V4 over East Fork Muddy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Local 126 V4 over East Fork Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.