US Bridges

Rs 1204 25 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 1.0N of Pleasanton · Structure no. 000000000540036

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1204 25 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1204 25 over Muddy Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1204 25
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.0N of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19667, -94.71371
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2006)
Projected traffic365 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1204 25 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1204 25 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1204 25 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1204 25 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1204 25 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.