US Bridges

Rs 1710 785-458.80 over Mulberry Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.2N of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850860

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,336
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1710 785-458.80 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1710 785-458.80 over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1710 785-458.80
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location3.0W 0.2N of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 1710
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84434, -97.66822
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2017)
Projected traffic1,634 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 1710 785-458.80 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rs 1710 785-458.80 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 1710 785-458.80 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1710 785-458.80 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1710 785-458.80 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.