US Bridges

Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 375THW 0.5 N of 79THS · Structure no. 000000000870050

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 597 357st W
CrossesMud Creek
Location375THW 0.5 N of 79THS
RouteCounty Highway 597
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55472, -97.77137
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2022)
Projected traffic448 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 597 357st W over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.