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Abandoned Mud Creek Bridge (Lawrence)

Abandoned Through Girder Bridge over Mud Creek
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas

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Name Abandoned Mud Creek Bridge (Lawrence)
Built By Union Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 165 Feet Total, 70 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built Ca. 1900
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 35.95
Significance Minimal Significance
Documentation Date September 2016


This simple through girder bridge crosses Mud Creek just outside of Lawrence, Kansas.
The bridge here consists of a single, 70 foot through girder bridge. This span is approached by trestle approaches on either side. It rests on wooden substructures.
In addition, the bridge still has the abandoned tracks located on it. It likely hasn't seen a train in 20+ years.

The author has ranked this bridge as being minimally significant, due to the common nature of this bridge.
However, this should not detract from the fact that the bridge is still in great condition, and has a very good historical integrity.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge is located just off of E1675 Road.

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Build Date Based on similar structures
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele