US Bridges

Local 6.0-G.5 over Mulberry Creek

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Clay County, Kansas · 5.0S 2.5E of Vining · Structure no. 000140829503700

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 6.0-G.5 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 6.0-G.5 over Mulberry Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 6.0-G.5
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location5.0S 2.5E of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49512, -97.24757
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Local 6.0-G.5 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 6.0-G.5 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 Local 6.0-G.5 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Local 6.0-G.5 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 6.0-G.5 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.