US Bridges

E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.6E 0.2S of Tescott · Structure no. 000720765604368

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE.6-21.8 Local
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location1.6E 0.2S of Tescott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00549, -97.84506
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 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 E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E.6-21.8 Local over Trib. to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.