US Bridges

Rs 592 460-763.73 over Eff Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 1.4S 5.3W of Hedville · Structure no. 000000000850400

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 592 460-763.73 over Eff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 592 460-763.73 over Eff Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 592 460-763.73
CrossesEff Creek
Location1.4S 5.3W of Hedville
RouteCounty Highway 592
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84198, -97.8597
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2019)
Projected traffic331 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 592 460-763.73 over Eff Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 592 460-763.73 over Eff 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 592 460-763.73 over Eff Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 592 460-763.73 over Eff Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 592 460-763.73 over Eff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.