US Bridges

Rs 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.5E of Bloom · Structure no. 000000000290230

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 958 (rd 118)
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location3.0N 0.5E of Bloom
RouteCounty Highway 958
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52664, -99.88815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 958 (rd 118) over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.