US Bridges

Rs 399 40 over Saline Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · In Centerville · Structure no. 000000000540005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 399 40 over Saline Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 399 40 over Saline Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 399 40
CrossesSaline Creek
LocationIn Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 399
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21773, -95.01605
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2006)
Projected traffic410 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 399 40 over Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 399 40 over Saline 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 399 40 over Saline Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 399 40 over Saline Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 399 40 over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.