US Bridges

Rs 398 over Salt Creek

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Mitchell County, Kansas · 15.0S 1.0E of Beloit · Structure no. 000000000620140

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 398 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 398 over Salt Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 398
CrossesSalt Creek
Location15.0S 1.0E of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 398
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23355, -98.08019
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2004)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 398 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 398 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 398 over Salt Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Rs 398 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 398 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.