US Bridges

Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 5.0W 5.7S of Ford · Structure no. 000290545406360

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
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 1938, so it is 87 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilburn RD
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location5.0W 5.7S of Ford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55769, -99.844
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 1938, making it 87 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 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilburn RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.