US Bridges

523 444.25-783.12 over Local Drainage

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 2.8N 0.1E of Shipton · Structure no. 000000000850360

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

523 444.25-783.12 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 523 444.25-783.12 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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Carries523 444.25-783.12
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location2.8N 0.1E of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95439, -97.68422
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 523 444.25-783.12 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 523 444.25-783.12 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 523 444.25-783.12 over Local Drainage carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 523 444.25-783.12 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 523 444.25-783.12 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.