US Bridges

39th over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 5.0S of Meriden · Structure no. 000441009404220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 39th over Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries39th
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location5.0S of Meriden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11649, -95.57142
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 39th over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39th over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 39th over Muddy Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 39th over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 39th over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.