US Bridges

Local 454-787.2 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.2E of Trenton · Structure no. 000850787204540

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 454-787.2 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Local 454-787.2 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 454-787.2
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.2E of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88536, -97.64762
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2017)
Projected traffic145 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 454-787.2 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 454-787.2 over Local Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local 454-787.2 over Local Drainage carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local 454-787.2 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Local 454-787.2 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.