US Bridges

Rs 651 19-H.05 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.9N of Paxico · Structure no. 000000000990160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 651 19-H.05 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 651 19-H.05 over Mulberry Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 651 19-H.05
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.9N of Paxico
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08604, -96.16895
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2013)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 651 19-H.05 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 651 19-H.05 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 651 19-H.05 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 651 19-H.05 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 651 19-H.05 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.