US Bridges

Minor 769-452.8 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.8S 7.0W of Shipton · Structure no. 000850769004528

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 769-452.8 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor 769-452.8 over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 769-452.8
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.8S 7.0W of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 8501
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88777, -97.81751
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2017)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Minor 769-452.8 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 769-452.8 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 Minor 769-452.8 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Minor 769-452.8 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 769-452.8 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.