US Bridges

Wellman RD over Trib Mud Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 8.0E 1.0N of Perry · Structure no. 000000000440008

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,365
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellman RD over Trib Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wellman RD over Trib Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWellman RD
CrossesTrib Mud Creek
Location8.0E 1.0N of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 217
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09422, -95.25231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,365 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wellman RD over Trib Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellman RD over Trib Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wellman RD over Trib Mud Creek carry?

About 2,365 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wellman RD over Trib Mud Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wellman RD over Trib Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.