US Bridges

US24 HWY EB over Muddy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.18 MI E Shawnee Coln EB · Structure no. 999902400440031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY EB over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US24 HWY EB over Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS24 HWY EB
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.18 MI E Shawnee Coln EB
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08722, -95.55444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2023)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY EB 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is US24 HWY EB 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY EB over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.