US Bridges

Cty RD Q (O-38.1) over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.0W of Severy · Structure no. 000370935006261

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD Q (O-38.1) over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cty RD Q (O-38.1) over Salt Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD Q (O-38.1)
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.0W of Severy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63481, -96.27128
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD Q (O-38.1) over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD Q (O-38.1) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD Q (O-38.1) over Salt Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD Q (O-38.1) over Salt Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD Q (O-38.1) over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.