US Bridges

I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.36 MI N K-140 · Structure no. 999913500851541

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,251
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,554 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-135 HWY Wl-El
CrossesMulberry Creek Drainage
Location1.36 MI N K-140
RouteInterstate 135
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86083, -97.64556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,251 (2023)
Projected traffic11,554 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY Wl-El over Mulberry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.