US24 HWY WB over Muddy Creek
GoodJefferson County, Kansas · 2.17 MI E Shawnee Coln · Structure no. 999902400440351
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,966
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US24 HWY WB over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US24 HWY WB over Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 3,966 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US24 HWY WB over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US24 HWY WB 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US24 HWY WB over Muddy Creek carry?
About 3,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US24 HWY WB over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US24 HWY WB over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.