US Bridges

Rs 651 19-G.2 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.8N of Paxico · Structure no. 000000000990170

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 651 19-G.2 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 651 19-G.2 over Mulberry Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 651 19-G.2
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.8N of Paxico
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09776, -96.16885
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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-G.2 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 651 19-G.2 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-G.2 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 651 19-G.2 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 651 19-G.2 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.