US Bridges

Minor 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.3S of Falun · Structure no. 000850775004860

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 486.0-775.0
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location1.3S of Falun
RouteCounty Highway 8504
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65288, -97.75928
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Minor 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 486.0-775.0 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.