US Bridges

US24 HWY over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.02 MI E Shawnee Coln · Structure no. 999902400440011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Little Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 3,966 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location0.02 MI E Shawnee Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09028, -95.59417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2023)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US24 HWY over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.