US Bridges

Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 1.8W 0.6N of White City · Structure no. 000000000640009

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 over Mulberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 over Mulberry Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 267 F.5 - 2400
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.8W 0.6N of White City
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.805, -96.77903
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2011)
Projected traffic490 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 267 F.5 - 2400 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.