US Bridges

Rs 522 775-456.41 over Mulberry Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 0.3N of Hedville · Structure no. 000000000850320

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 522 775-456.41 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 522 775-456.41 over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 522 775-456.41
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.3N of Hedville
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86482, -97.76141
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2017)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 522 775-456.41 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 522 775-456.41 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 522 775-456.41 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 522 775-456.41 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 522 775-456.41 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.