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Minor 470-813 over Local Drainage

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Saline County, Kansas · 4.2N 1.0E of Gypsum · Structure no. 000850813004700

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 470-813 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 470-813 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 470-813
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location4.2N 1.0E of Gypsum
RouteCounty Highway 8514
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76881, -97.40885
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 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 470-813 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 470-813 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Minor 470-813 over Local Drainage carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Minor 470-813 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 470-813 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.