US Bridges

A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 7.0N 10.8E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980570

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesA Road (rs 1854)
CrossesTrib to Saline River
Location7.0N 10.8E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 1854
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13241, -99.66995
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns A Road (rs 1854) over Trib to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.