US Bridges

257th ST 132 over Mute Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.3E of Osage City · Structure no. 000700983804925

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

257th ST 132 over Mute Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 257th ST 132 over Mute Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries257th ST 132
CrossesMute Creek
Location2.0S 0.3E of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60082, -95.80498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 257th ST 132 over Mute Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 257th ST 132 over Mute 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 257th ST 132 over Mute Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 257th ST 132 over Mute Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 257th ST 132 over Mute Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.