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Rs 595 809-476.15 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.8N 1.0W of Gypsum · Structure no. 000000000850570

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 595 809-476.15 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 595 809-476.15 over Local Drainage 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 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 595 809-476.15
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.8N 1.0W of Gypsum
RouteCounty Highway 595
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72313, -97.4459
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2020)
Projected traffic1,014 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 595 809-476.15 over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Rs 595 809-476.15 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 595 809-476.15 over Local Drainage carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 595 809-476.15 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 595 809-476.15 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.