US Bridges

Local 785-474.5 over West Dry Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.9E of Smolan · Structure no. 000850785004745

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 785-474.5 over West Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 785-474.5 over West Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 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 785-474.5
CrossesWest Dry Creek
Location0.5S 0.9E of Smolan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73346, -97.66844
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic104 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 785-474.5 over West Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 785-474.5 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 785-474.5 over West Dry Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local 785-474.5 over West Dry Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 785-474.5 over West Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.