US Bridges

N.E. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0N.E. of Topeka · Structure no. 000891005904220

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.E. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying N.E. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN.E. 39th. St. 237
CrossesTrib. Little Muddy Ck.
Location2.0N.E. of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11703, -95.59635
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.E. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck. 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. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.E. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns N.E. 39th. St. 237 over Trib. Little Muddy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.