US Bridges

US-24 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 7.61 MI E K128 · Structure no. 999902400620481

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,944
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 over Mulberry Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,944 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,664 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location7.61 MI E K128
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48083, -98.14167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,944 (2023)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-24 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 2,944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.