Avenue a over Trib. to Mule Creek
GoodPosted for loadComanche County, Kansas · 8.0N 3.8E of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170340
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue a over Trib. to Mule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue a over Trib. to Mule Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue a over Trib. to Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue a over Trib. to Mule 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue a over Trib. to Mule Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Avenue a over Trib. to Mule Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue a over Trib. to Mule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.