US Bridges

A Ave over Trib to Saline River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 7.0 N 12.4E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000980571404200

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Ave over Trib to Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying A Ave over Trib to Saline River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesA Ave
CrossesTrib to Saline River
Location7.0 N 12.4E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 9810
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13244, -99.63977
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ave over Trib to Saline River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Ave 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 Ave over Trib to Saline River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is A Ave over Trib to Saline River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns A Ave over Trib to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.