US Bridges

Rs 594 486-771.50 over West Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.5W 1.0S of Falun · Structure no. 000000000850510

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 594 486-771.50 over West Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 594 486-771.50 over West Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 594 486-771.50
CrossesWest Dry Creek
Location1.5W 1.0S of Falun
RouteCounty Highway 594
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65298, -97.78635
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic61 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 594 486-771.50 over West Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 594 486-771.50 over West 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 594 486-771.50 over West Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 594 486-771.50 over West Dry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 594 486-771.50 over West Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.