US Bridges

Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 0.6 E of I-135 · Structure no. 525400850000020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,150
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,300 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Rd.
CrossesCentral Mall Drainage
Location0.6 E of I-135
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7981, -97.60752
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,150 (2014)
Projected traffic28,300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage carry?

About 17,150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Magnolia Rd. over Central Mall Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.