US Bridges

US 75 HWY over Mud Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.35 MI N Oklahoma Line · Structure no. 999907500630631

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 HWY over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 HWY over Mud Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,829 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesUS 75 HWY
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.35 MI N Oklahoma Line
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00417, -95.92806
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,201 (2023)
Projected traffic3,829 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 US 75 HWY over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 HWY over Mud 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 HWY over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 75 HWY over Mud Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 HWY over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.