US Bridges

N.E. 70th. St. 236 over Muddy Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.0E of Elmont · Structure no. 000891005804129

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.E. 70th. St. 236 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N.E. 70th. St. 236 over Muddy Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN.E. 70th. St. 236
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location6.0E of Elmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17494, -95.59485
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic200 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.E. 70th. St. 236 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.E. 70th. St. 236 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 N.E. 70th. St. 236 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N.E. 70th. St. 236 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N.E. 70th. St. 236 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.