US Bridges

County RD 32 over South Fork Saline River

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 9.0S 8.0E of Mingo · Structure no. 000970447004180

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32 over South Fork Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 32 over South Fork Saline River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 32
CrossesSouth Fork Saline River
Location9.0S 8.0E of Mingo
RouteCounty Highway 9707
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14799, -100.81444
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 32 over South Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 32 over South 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 County RD 32 over South Fork Saline River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD 32 over South Fork Saline River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 32 over South Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.