US Bridges

Foxtail Rd. over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 3.4E 1.7N of Fairview · Structure no. 000070999003183

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxtail Rd. over Mulberry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Foxtail Rd. over Mulberry Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFoxtail Rd.
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location3.4E 1.7N of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86627, -95.65813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic44 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foxtail Rd. over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foxtail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Foxtail Rd. over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Foxtail Rd. over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Foxtail Rd. over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.