US Bridges

RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 2.01 MI E US73 · Structure no. 999903600070461

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 46 vehicles a day. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesRS1298 Mulberry
CrossesUS36 HWY
Location2.01 MI E US73
RouteCounty Highway 253
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84, -95.48944
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS1298 Mulberry over US36 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.