US Bridges

Local 482-775.1 over West Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 0.7N of Falun · Structure no. 000850775104820

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 482-775.1 over West Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 482-775.1 over West Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 482-775.1
CrossesWest Dry Creek
Location0.7N of Falun
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68194, -97.75867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic58 (2019)
Projected traffic71 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 482-775.1 over West Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 482-775.1 over West Dry 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 Local 482-775.1 over West Dry Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local 482-775.1 over West Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local 482-775.1 over West Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.