US Bridges

Local 478-779.2 over West Dry Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.9W of Smolan · Structure no. 000850779204780

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 478-779.2 over West Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 478-779.2 over West Dry 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 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 478-779.2
CrossesWest Dry Creek
Location2.0S 1.9W of Smolan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71111, -97.72137
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic49 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 478-779.2 over West Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 478-779.2 over West 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local 478-779.2 over West Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local 478-779.2 over West Dry Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 478-779.2 over West Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.