US Bridges

Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.9S 1.5E of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000000000070044

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1298 Mulberry
CrossesWolf River
Location1.9S 1.5E of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 1298
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81596, -95.48963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2016)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1298 Mulberry over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.