US Bridges

Minor Col D2S over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.0W 4.5N of Beloit · Structure no. 000620733203660

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col D2S over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col D2S over Mulberry Creek in Mitchell 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMinor Col D2S
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location2.0W 4.5N of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 6214
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52444, -98.14972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Minor Col D2S over Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col D2S 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col D2S over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Minor Col D2S over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col D2S over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.