US Bridges

N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy Creek.

Poor

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.7N NE 82nd ST · Structure no. 000891005204089

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy Creek. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy Creek. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN.E.Brown. Rd. 308
CrossesTrib. to Muddy Creek.
Location0.7N NE 82nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20339, -95.60607
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy Creek. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy Creek. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy Creek.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N.E.Brown. Rd. 308 over Trib. to Muddy Creek.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.