US Bridges

Local 803-460.4 over Waterway

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.7N 2.5W of Kipp · Structure no. 000850803004604

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 803-460.4 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Local 803-460.4 over Waterway in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 803-460.4
CrossesWaterway
Location3.7N 2.5W of Kipp
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83692, -97.50173
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
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 803-460.4 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 803-460.4 over Waterway 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 803-460.4 over Waterway carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local 803-460.4 over Waterway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Local 803-460.4 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.