US Bridges

Rs 398 over Salt Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 14.7S 0.5E of Beloit · Structure no. 000000000620150

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 398 over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 398 over Salt Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 398
CrossesSalt Creek
Location14.7S 0.5E of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 398
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23722, -98.08861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2007)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 398 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 398 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 398 over Salt Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 398 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 398 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.