US Bridges

US24 HWY over Muddy Creek DR

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.08 MI E Shawnee Coln · Structure no. 999902400440361

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Muddy Creek DR is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Muddy Creek DR 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 148 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesMuddy Creek DR
Location3.08 MI E Shawnee Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08722, -95.5375
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2023)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 US24 HWY over Muddy Creek DR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Muddy Creek DR 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 over Muddy Creek DR carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY over Muddy Creek DR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Muddy Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.