US Bridges

Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 1.9E 5.0N of Bloom · Structure no. 000290543306360

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilburn RD
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location1.9E 5.0N of Bloom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55808, -99.86319
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 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 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 Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilburn RD 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 Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.