US Bridges

Rs 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 0.8N 2.1E of Falun · Structure no. 000000000850530

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 594 482-779.10
CrossesMiddle Dry Creek
Location0.8N 2.1E of Falun
RouteCounty Highway 594
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68204, -97.71962
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2019)
Projected traffic508 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 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 594 482-779.10 over Middle Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.