US Bridges

Local Rd. VS4 over Salt Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.5N 13.0E of Hunter · Structure no. 000620733004024

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. VS4 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local Rd. VS4 over Salt Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. VS4
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.5N 13.0E of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25708, -98.15417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2002)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. VS4 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. VS4 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. VS4 over Salt Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. VS4 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. VS4 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.