US Bridges

1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.3E of Caney · Structure no. 000630973507108

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud Creek in Montgomery 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1550 RD Mile 2
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.3E of Caney
RouteCounty Highway 6304
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01206, -95.91932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is 1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 1550 RD Mile 2 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.