US Bridges

K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 1.87 MI SW I35W · Structure no. 999914000851321

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesK140 HWY
CrossesMulberry Creek Drainage
Location1.87 MI SW I35W
RouteState Highway 140
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83194, -97.67806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2023)
Projected traffic924 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage 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 K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K140 HWY over Mulberry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.