US Bridges

Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · _3.5 S 2.2 E of Gypsum · Structure no. 000850815104860

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 486-815.2
CrossesHobbs Creek
Location_3.5 S 2.2 E of Gypsum
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65273, -97.38801
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 486-815.2 over Hobbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.