US Bridges

Tilman RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 0.6S 1.1W of Ford · Structure no. 000290553306260

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tilman RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tilman RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTilman RD
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location0.6S 1.1W of Ford
RouteCounty Highway 945
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63044, -99.77456
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic65 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 Tilman RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tilman RD over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.