US Bridges

Rs 142 | 260th RD over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 5.5N of Miltonvale · Structure no. 000000000150230

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 142 | 260th RD over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 142 | 260th RD over Mulberry Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 142 | 260th RD
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location5.5N of Miltonvale
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42899, -97.44406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic329 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 142 | 260th RD over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 142 | 260th 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 142 | 260th RD over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rs 142 | 260th RD over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 142 | 260th RD over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.