US Bridges

Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.0N US24 6.2E US75 · Structure no. 000000000890440

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,030
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1254 227
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location3.0N US24 6.2E US75
RouteCounty Highway 1254
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12929, -95.60954
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1254 227 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.