US Bridges

Rs 146 | Union RD over Salt Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.9E of Hollis · Structure no. 000000000150320

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 146 | Union RD over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 146 | Union RD over Salt Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 68 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 146 | Union RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.5S 0.9E of Hollis
RouteCounty Highway 146
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60986, -97.53844
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 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 traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 146 | Union RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Rs 146 | Union RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 146 | Union RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 146 | Union RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 146 | Union RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.