US Bridges

E Road over Trib. to Mule Creek

GoodPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.6E of Wilmore · Structure no. 000000000170490

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Road over Trib. to Mule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Road over Trib. to Mule Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Road
CrossesTrib. to Mule Creek
Location1.0S 2.6E of Wilmore
RouteCounty Highway 1737
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32562, -99.16422
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Road over Trib. to Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Road 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 E Road over Trib. to Mule Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Road over Trib. to Mule Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Road over Trib. to Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.