US Bridges

Minor 769-454.7 over Eff Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 2.6S 7.0W of Shipton · Structure no. 000850769004547

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 769-454.7 over Eff Creek is a concrete slab carrying Minor 769-454.7 over Eff Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 769-454.7
CrossesEff Creek
Location2.6S 7.0W of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 8501
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8765, -97.81739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Minor 769-454.7 over Eff Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 769-454.7 over Eff 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 Minor 769-454.7 over Eff Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Minor 769-454.7 over Eff Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 769-454.7 over Eff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.