US Bridges

Rs 1711 232 over Muddy Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 9.5N 3.5E of Topeka · Structure no. 000000000890580

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1711 232 over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1711 232 over Muddy Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 years old, older 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1711 232
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location9.5N 3.5E of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 1711
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18002, -95.60001
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2020)
Projected traffic800 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 1711 232 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rs 1711 232 over 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 1711 232 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1711 232 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1711 232 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.