US Bridges

Local 787-474.8 over Middle Dry Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 0.8S 1.9E of Smolan · Structure no. 000850787004748

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 787-474.8 over Middle Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 787-474.8 over Middle Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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 787-474.8
CrossesMiddle Dry Creek
Location0.8S 1.9E of Smolan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72856, -97.64999
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 787-474.8 over Middle Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 787-474.8 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local 787-474.8 over Middle Dry Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local 787-474.8 over Middle Dry Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 787-474.8 over Middle Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.