US Bridges

Rs 593 474-785.10 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.0E of Smolan · Structure no. 000000000850470

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
642
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 593 474-785.10 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 593 474-785.10 over Local Drainage 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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 593 474-785.10
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location1.0E of Smolan
RouteCounty Highway 593
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74003, -97.66633
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 evaluation5: 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2017)
Projected traffic783 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 593 474-785.10 over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Rs 593 474-785.10 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 593 474-785.10 over Local Drainage carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 593 474-785.10 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rs 593 474-785.10 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.