US Bridges

Local Rd. M-4.4 over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.0E of Courtland · Structure no. 000790763403220

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. M-4.4 over Mud Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. M-4.4 over Mud Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. M-4.4
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.0N 1.0E of Courtland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84215, -97.86901
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. M-4.4 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. M-4.4 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. M-4.4 over Mud Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. M-4.4 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. M-4.4 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.