US Bridges

Minor Col D3S over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.9W 4.5N of Beloit · Structure no. 000620733303660

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col D3S over Trib. to Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col D3S over Trib. to 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col D3S
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location1.9W 4.5N of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 6214
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52444, -98.14778
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic110 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 D3S over Trib. to Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col D3S 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col D3S over Trib. to Mulberry Creek carry?

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

How long is Minor Col D3S over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col D3S over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.