US Bridges

Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 2.6N 0.4E of Fairview · Structure no. 000000000070018

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 62 Coyote Rd.
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location2.6N 0.4E of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87944, -95.71396
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2016)
Projected traffic278 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 62 Coyote Rd. over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.