US Bridges

CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.4E of Mingo · Structure no. 000000000970060

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD F (rs 624)
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location5.0S 0.4E of Mingo
RouteCounty Highway 624
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20568, -100.95376
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD F (rs 624) over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.