US Bridges

AA.0-1.6 Road 27 over Salt Creek

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Chautauqua County, Kansas · 4.0N of Hale · Structure no. 000100959006726

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AA.0-1.6 Road 27 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying AA.0-1.6 Road 27 over Salt Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAA.0-1.6 Road 27
CrossesSalt Creek
Location4.0N of Hale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28989, -96.05551
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 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 AA.0-1.6 Road 27 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is AA.0-1.6 Road 27 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 AA.0-1.6 Road 27 over Salt Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AA.0-1.6 Road 27 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns AA.0-1.6 Road 27 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.