Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadShawnee County, Kansas · 0.1S of N.E. 46th. St. · Structure no. 000891005004201
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 115 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Shaffer Rd. 311 over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.