US Bridges

Local 777-448.8 over Stream

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 0.2N 3.0W of Shipton · Structure no. 000850777004488

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 777-448.8 over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 777-448.8 over Stream in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 777-448.8
CrossesStream
Location0.2N 3.0W of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91797, -97.74277
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic9 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 777-448.8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Local 777-448.8 over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local 777-448.8 over Stream carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 777-448.8 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 777-448.8 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.