US Bridges

Rs 304 811-486 over Stag Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.5S of Gypsum · Structure no. 000000000850130

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 304 811-486 over Stag Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 304 811-486 over Stag Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 304 811-486
CrossesStag Creek
Location3.5S of Gypsum
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65254, -97.42747
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 304 811-486 over Stag Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 304 811-486 over Stag 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 304 811-486 over Stag Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 304 811-486 over Stag Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 304 811-486 over Stag Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.