US Bridges

CO RD 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 14.5S of Levant · Structure no. 000000000970180

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 11 (rs 1510)
CrossesTrib to S Fork Saline
Location14.5S of Levant
RouteCounty Highway 1510
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16949, -101.20538
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline 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 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11 (rs 1510) over Trib to S Fork Saline?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.