US Bridges

Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 5.8N 0.2W of Brookville · Structure no. 000000000850220

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage in Saline 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447 763-456.9
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location5.8N 0.2W of Brookville
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86107, -97.87324
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2017)
Projected traffic233 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 447 763-456.9 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.