US Bridges

Local 771-454.6 over Eff Creek

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 2.6S 6.0W of Shipton · Structure no. 000850771004546

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 771-454.6 over Eff Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Local 771-454.6 over Eff Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 771-454.6
CrossesEff Creek
Location2.6S 6.0W of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87622, -97.79851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$292,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 771-454.6 over Eff Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 771-454.6 over Eff 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 Local 771-454.6 over Eff Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 771-454.6 over Eff Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local 771-454.6 over Eff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.