US Bridges

Local 462-777.5 over Spring Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.1E of Bavaria · Structure no. 000850777504620

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 462-777.5 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 462-777.5 over Spring Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 462-777.5
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0N 1.1E of Bavaria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82694, -97.7339
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic92 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 462-777.5 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 462-777.5 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 462-777.5 over Spring Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local 462-777.5 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 462-777.5 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.