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Rs 522 775-444.79 over Local Drainage

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 5.7N of Hedville · Structure no. 000000000850330

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 522 775-444.79 over Local Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 522 775-444.79 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 522 775-444.79
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location5.7N of Hedville
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94662, -97.76134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2017)
Projected traffic760 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 522 775-444.79 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 522 775-444.79 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 522 775-444.79 over Local Drainage carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 522 775-444.79 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 522 775-444.79 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.