US Bridges

Local Rd. 157 over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 14.0S 3.9E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191073906580

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 157 over Trib. to Mulberry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 157 over Trib. to Mulberry Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 157
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location14.0S 3.9E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39808, -94.99823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
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 Rd. 157 over Trib. to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 157 over Trib. to 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 157 over Trib. to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 157 over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 157 over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.