US Bridges

25-G.6 Local over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0S of LA Fontaine · Structure no. 001030981606600

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25-G.6 Local over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25-G.6 Local over Mulberry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries25-G.6 Local
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.0S of LA Fontaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3859, -95.84242
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25-G.6 Local over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25-G.6 Local 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 25-G.6 Local over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 25-G.6 Local over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 25-G.6 Local over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.