US Bridges

Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 0.7W 0.5N of Ford · Structure no. 000000000290020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over Mulberry Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 251 (saddle Rd)
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.7W 0.5N of Ford
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64601, -99.76714
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 251 (saddle Rd) over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.