US Bridges

Local Rd. S3H over Salt Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.3E 5.0N of Hunter · Structure no. 000620711303960

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. S3H over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. S3H over Salt Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. S3H
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.3E 5.0N of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30661, -98.35111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2002)
Projected traffic30 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 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 Local Rd. S3H over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. S3H 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 Local Rd. S3H over Salt Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. S3H over Salt Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. S3H over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.