US Bridges

Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.8E of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 190 460-797.77
CrossesEast Dry Creek
Location3.8E of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 190
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84172, -97.54323
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2020)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 190 460-797.77 over East Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.