US Bridges

Local 789-474.7 over Middle Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.8E 0.7S of Smolan · Structure no. 000850789004747

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 789-474.7 over Middle Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 789-474.7 over Middle Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 789-474.7
CrossesMiddle Dry Creek
Location2.8E 0.7S of Smolan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72973, -97.63166
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic4 (2020)
Projected traffic5 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 789-474.7 over Middle Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 789-474.7 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Local 789-474.7 over Middle Dry Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 789-474.7 over Middle Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 789-474.7 over Middle Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.