US Bridges

Local 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.0W of Salina · Structure no. 000850789004585

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Local 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal 458.5-789
CrossesFlood Control Channel
Location0.5N 1.0W of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84893, -97.63056
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2017)
Projected traffic189 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel 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 2025.

How much traffic does Local 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local 458.5-789 over Flood Control Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.