US Bridges

21st over Trib. Mud Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 4.8E 1.0NOFWILLIAMSTOWN · Structure no. 000441043904265

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st over Trib. Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 21st over Trib. Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries21st
CrossesTrib. Mud Creek
Location4.8E 1.0NOFWILLIAMSTOWN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08052, -95.24405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 21st over Trib. Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st 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 21st over Trib. Mud Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 21st over Trib. Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 21st over Trib. Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.