RD 17 over Mule Creek
GoodPosted for loadKiowa County, Kansas · 3.6E 9.0S of Mullinville · Structure no. 000490593006489
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 17 over Mule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 17 over Mule Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 17 over Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 17 over Mule 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RD 17 over Mule Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD 17 over Mule Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RD 17 over Mule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.