K4 Hwy over Little Muddy Creek
Jefferson County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- K4 Hwy over Little Muddy Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,418 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 85 of the 194 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated fair (43.8%); 7 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 112 ft |
| Location | 1.62 Mi N US24 |
| NBI structure number | 999900400440171 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| K4 Hwy over Muddy Creek | 1964 | 6,861 | Good |
| K4 Hwy over Rock Creek | 1961 | 4,785 | Fair |
| U-24 Hwy over Delaware River | 2024 | 4,211 | Good |
| US24 Hwy over Little Muddy Creek | 1958 | 3,966 | Fair |
| US24 Hwy EB over Muddy Creek | 1962 | 3,966 | Fair |
| US24 Hwy WB over Muddy Creek | 1979 | 3,966 | Good |
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