US Bridges

Rs 808 over Salt Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.0N of Hale · Structure no. 000000000100340

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 808 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 808 over Salt Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 808
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.0E 3.0N of Hale
RouteCounty Highway 808
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27707, -96.02075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 808 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 808 over Salt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 808 over Salt Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 808 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 808 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.