Wellman RD over Mud Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Kansas · 8.0E 2.0S of Perry · Structure no. 000000000440007
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,365
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wellman RD over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wellman RD over Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wellman RD over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wellman RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wellman RD over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,365 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wellman RD over Mud Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wellman RD over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.