US Bridges

Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.0W of Severy · Structure no. 000000000370415

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 780 Bsn 415
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.0W of Severy
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61886, -96.28991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2006)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 780 Bsn 415 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.