US Bridges

Minor 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.1N 3.5W of Solomon · Structure no. 000850809504488

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 809.5-448.8
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1N 3.5W of Solomon
RouteCounty Highway 8515
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.918, -97.43718
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2019)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch 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 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Minor 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 809.5-448.8 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.