US Bridges

Rs 1610 791-486.30 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 2.0S of Assaria · Structure no. 000000000850830

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1610 791-486.30 over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1610 791-486.30 over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1610 791-486.30
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0S of Assaria
RouteCounty Highway 1610
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64758, -97.61229
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1610 791-486.30 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1610 791-486.30 over 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 1610 791-486.30 over Dry Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rs 1610 791-486.30 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1610 791-486.30 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.