US Bridges

Local 476-777.8 over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.4W of Smolan · Structure no. 000850777804760

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 476-777.8 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Local 476-777.8 over Waterway in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 476-777.8
CrossesWaterway
Location1.0S 2.4W of Smolan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72569, -97.72898
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic23 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$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 476-777.8 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 476-777.8 over Waterway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Local 476-777.8 over Waterway carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 476-777.8 over Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local 476-777.8 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.