US Bridges

Ave B over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 4.7E 9.0N of Carneiro · Structure no. 000270755104580

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave B over Trib. to Mulberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ave B over Trib. to Mulberry Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 97 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve B
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location4.7E 9.0N of Carneiro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85648, -97.94623
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave B over Trib. to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Ave B 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave B over Trib. to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave B over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ave B over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.