US Bridges

I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 1.01 MI N K140 · Structure no. 999913500850361

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,251
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,554 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 HWY SB
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.01 MI N K140
RouteInterstate 135
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85583, -97.64611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,251 (2023)
Projected traffic11,554 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 10,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY SB over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.