US Bridges

Local 490-815.7 over Hobbs Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 5.5S 2.6E of Gypsum · Structure no. 000850815704900

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 490-815.7 over Hobbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 490-815.7 over Hobbs Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 490-815.7
CrossesHobbs Creek
Location5.5S 2.6E of Gypsum
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62375, -97.37903
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 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 traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic32 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 490-815.7 over Hobbs Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 490-815.7 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 490-815.7 over Hobbs Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 490-815.7 over Hobbs Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 490-815.7 over Hobbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.