US Bridges

Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.5N 5.0E of Hale · Structure no. 000100969006748

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 1100
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.5N 5.0E of Hale
RouteCounty Highway 6301
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27361, -95.9644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 1100 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.