US Bridges

Rs 593 474-789.30 over Dry Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 1.2W of Mentor · Structure no. 000000000850480

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 593 474-789.30 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 593 474-789.30 over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 593 474-789.30
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.2W of Mentor
RouteCounty Highway 593
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74007, -97.6265
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2020)
Projected traffic613 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 593 474-789.30 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 593 474-789.30 over Dry 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 593 474-789.30 over Dry Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 593 474-789.30 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 593 474-789.30 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.