US Bridges

Rs 450 783-474.90 over Dry Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 0.9S of Smolan · Structure no. 000000000850270

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 450 783-474.90 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 450 783-474.90 over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 450 783-474.90
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.9S of Smolan
RouteCounty Highway 450
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72671, -97.68701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 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 traffic557 (2020)
Projected traffic742 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 450 783-474.90 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 450 783-474.90 over 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 450 783-474.90 over Dry Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 450 783-474.90 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 450 783-474.90 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.