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K-2 HWY over Salty Creek

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Barber County, Kansas · 10.28 MI NE K8 · Structure no. 999900200040361

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Salty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-2 HWY over Salty Creek 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesSalty Creek
Location10.28 MI NE K8
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.125, -98.36722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 built?

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

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

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

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

How long is K-2 HWY over Salty Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Salty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.