US Bridges

K14 HWY over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.16 MI N Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999901400450131

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K14 HWY over Mulberry Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.16 MI N Mitchell Coln
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5675, -98.15472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2023)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K14 HWY over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.