US Bridges

Koa over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 6.4S 0.6E of Meriden · Structure no. 000441011004244

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koa over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Koa over Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKoa
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location6.4S 0.6E of Meriden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09559, -95.55865
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Koa over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koa 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 Koa over Muddy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Koa over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Koa over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.