US Bridges

Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.2N 7.9W of Perry · Structure no. 000441013104268

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Rd.
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.2N 7.9W of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07696, -95.53779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2032 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Rd. over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.