US Bridges

Local 775-482.1 over West Dry Creek

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 0.7N of Falun · Structure no. 000850775004821

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 775-482.1 over West Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 775-482.1 over West Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal 775-482.1
CrossesWest Dry Creek
Location0.7N of Falun
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6813, -97.75927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 775-482.1 over West Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 775-482.1 over West 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Local 775-482.1 over West Dry Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 775-482.1 over West Dry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local 775-482.1 over West Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.