US Bridges

Local 809-450.5 over Local Drainage

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.3E of New Cambria · Structure no. 000850809004505

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 809-450.5 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Local 809-450.5 over Local Drainage 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 809-450.5
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location2.0N 3.3E of New Cambria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90717, -97.44642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 809-450.5 over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Local 809-450.5 over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Local 809-450.5 over Local Drainage carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local 809-450.5 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Local 809-450.5 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.