US Bridges

Local 793-474.1 over Flood Control Channel

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 0.1S 0.5E of Mentor · Structure no. 000850793004741

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 793-474.1 over Flood Control Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local 793-474.1 over Flood Control Channel in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 793-474.1
CrossesFlood Control Channel
Location0.1S 0.5E of Mentor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73836, -97.59464
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2017)
Projected traffic784 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 793-474.1 over Flood Control Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 793-474.1 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local 793-474.1 over Flood Control Channel carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local 793-474.1 over Flood Control Channel?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 793-474.1 over Flood Control Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.