US Bridges

K4 HWY over Muddy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.19 MI N US24 · Structure no. 999900400440181

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,861
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K4 HWY over Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,372 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3.19 MI N US24
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13333, -95.58361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,861 (2023)
Projected traffic8,372 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K4 HWY over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Muddy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Muddy Creek carry?

About 6,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.