US Bridges

SB Ninth Street over Mulberry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.2 S of I-70 · Structure no. 425400854817910

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ninth Street over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB Ninth Street over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesSB Ninth Street
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.2 S of I-70
RouteCity Street 791
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87367, -97.61239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SB Ninth Street over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Ninth Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SB Ninth Street over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SB Ninth Street over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ninth Street over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.