US Bridges

FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) over Trib to Mulberry Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 14.0S 2.9W of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290320

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) over Trib to Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) over Trib to Mulberry Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1433(WILDFIRE)
CrossesTrib to Mulberry Creek
Location14.0S 2.9W of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 1433
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54725, -100.07025
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic75 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 FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) over Trib to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) 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 FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) over Trib to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1433(WILDFIRE) over Trib to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.