US Bridges

Local 444.3-775.5 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.5E 6.0N of Hedville · Structure no. 000850775504443

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 444.3-775.5 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Local 444.3-775.5 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 444.3-775.5
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.5E 6.0N of Hedville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95442, -97.75303
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic59 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 Local 444.3-775.5 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 444.3-775.5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local 444.3-775.5 over Local Drainage carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 444.3-775.5 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 444.3-775.5 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.