US Bridges

Local 779-482.3 over Middle Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0E of Falun · Structure no. 000850779004824

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 779-482.3 over Middle Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 779-482.3 over Middle Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 779-482.3
CrossesMiddle Dry Creek
Location0.5N 2.0E of Falun
RouteCounty Highway 778
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6777, -97.72237
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (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 779-482.3 over Middle Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 779-482.3 over Middle Dry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Local 779-482.3 over Middle Dry Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 779-482.3 over Middle Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 779-482.3 over Middle Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.