US Bridges

FAU4844 460-787.62 over Local Drainage

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 0.4W of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850450

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,001
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU4844 460-787.62 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying FAU4844 460-787.62 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,001 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,541 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU4844 460-787.62
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.4W of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 4844
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84171, -97.63811
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,001 (2017)
Projected traffic8,541 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU4844 460-787.62 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU4844 460-787.62 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 FAU4844 460-787.62 over Local Drainage carry?

About 7,001 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU4844 460-787.62 over Local Drainage?

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

Who owns FAU4844 460-787.62 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.