US Bridges

Parallel Road over Trib. to Mud Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.0N of Duluth · Structure no. 000750939103600

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parallel Road over Trib. to Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parallel Road over Trib. to Mud Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParallel Road
CrossesTrib. to Mud Creek
Location3.0N of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 7522
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56644, -96.21767
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
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 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 Parallel Road over Trib. to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parallel Road over Trib. to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Parallel Road over Trib. to Mud Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Parallel Road over Trib. to Mud Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parallel Road over Trib. to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.