US Bridges

K266 HWY over Mud Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 1.98 MI N US 36 · Structure no. 999926600790711

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K266 HWY over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K266 HWY over Mud Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK266 HWY
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.98 MI N US 36
RouteState Highway 266
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8275, -97.85694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K266 HWY over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K266 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K266 HWY over Mud Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K266 HWY over Mud Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K266 HWY over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.