US Bridges

K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 7.81 MI NE K8 · Structure no. 999900200040351

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesSalty Creek Drainage
Location7.81 MI NE K8
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09917, -98.39833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic680 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Salty Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.