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Rs 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage

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Saline County, Kansas · 4.0W 0.9S of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850290

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 450 783-460.85
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location4.0W 0.9S of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 450
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82946, -97.68665
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2020)
Projected traffic584 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage 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 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 450 783-460.85 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.