US Bridges

Cty RD AA(Y.4-38.7 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.0W of Fall River · Structure no. 000370955406267

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD AA(Y.4-38.7 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cty RD AA(Y.4-38.7 over Salt Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD AA(Y.4-38.7
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.0W of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 3719
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62369, -96.08122
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2006)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cty RD AA(Y.4-38.7 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Cty RD AA(Y.4-38.7 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 AA(Y.4-38.7 over Salt Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD AA(Y.4-38.7 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD AA(Y.4-38.7 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.