US Bridges

Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0E of Barclay · Structure no. 000000000700070

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 509 20.0-5.0
CrossesMute Creek
Location1.0E of Barclay
RouteCounty Highway 509
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57901, -95.85767
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
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 Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 509 20.0-5.0 over Mute Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.