US Bridges

Rs 1763 799-458.57 over East Dry Creek

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.4N of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850880

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1763 799-458.57 over East Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1763 799-458.57 over East Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1763 799-458.57
CrossesEast Dry Creek
Location4.0E 0.4N of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 1763
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84898, -97.53889
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2020)
Projected traffic1,740 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 1763 799-458.57 over East Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1763 799-458.57 over East 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1763 799-458.57 over East Dry Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1763 799-458.57 over East Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Rs 1763 799-458.57 over East Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.