US Bridges

Rs 394 270th RD over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.4S of Barnard · Structure no. 000000000530130

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 394 270th RD over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 394 270th RD over Salt Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 394 270th RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.0E 1.4S of Barnard
RouteCounty Highway 394
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16924, -98.00444
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 394 270th RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 394 270th RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 394 270th RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 394 270th RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 394 270th RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.