US Bridges

Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.1S 3.6W of Solomon · Structure no. 000850809404500

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 450-809.4
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1S 3.6W of Solomon
RouteCounty Highway 8526
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91436, -97.4394
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2015)
Projected traffic52 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 Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Minor 450-809.4 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.