US Bridges

Local 777-462.6 over Spring Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 1.3N 0.6E of Bavaria · Structure no. 000850777004626

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 777-462.6 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local 777-462.6 over Spring Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 777-462.6
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.3N 0.6E of Bavaria
RouteCounty Highway 499
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81746, -97.74296
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2020)
Projected traffic24 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 777-462.6 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 777-462.6 over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local 777-462.6 over Spring Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 777-462.6 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 777-462.6 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.