US Bridges

Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 10.4N 1.5E of Catharine · Structure no. 000000000260200

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCodell Avenue
CrossesSaline River Tributary
Location10.4N 1.5E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 231
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07903, -99.18558
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary 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 Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Codell Avenue over Saline River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.