US Bridges

Rs 592 460-779.83 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 5.2W of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850430

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 592 460-779.83 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 592 460-779.83 over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 592 460-779.83
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location5.2W of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 592
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84178, -97.70858
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2017)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 592 460-779.83 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 592 460-779.83 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 592 460-779.83 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 592 460-779.83 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 592 460-779.83 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.