US Bridges

290th RD over Mulberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 3.8S 0.8E of ST Joseph · Structure no. 000150815003748

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th RD over Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290th RD over Mulberry Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries290th RD
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location3.8S 0.8E of ST Joseph
RouteCounty Highway 1535
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45307, -97.38757
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th RD over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is 290th RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 290th RD over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 290th RD over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 290th RD over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.