US Bridges

Rs 1435 (rd 105) over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 10.7S 3.0E of Howell · Structure no. 000000000290280

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1435 (rd 105) over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1435 (rd 105) over Mulberry Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1435 (rd 105)
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location10.7S 3.0E of Howell
RouteCounty Highway 1435
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62494, -100.12488
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 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 rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
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 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 1435 (rd 105) over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1435 (rd 105) 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 1435 (rd 105) over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1435 (rd 105) over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1435 (rd 105) over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.