US Bridges

Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 5.2S of Clifton · Structure no. 000000000140080

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 123
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location5.2S of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49184, -97.27529
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 123 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.