US Bridges

5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Salt Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.0W of Elk City · Structure no. 000000000630400

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Salt Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5200 RD Mile 2
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location2.0W of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 808
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28471, -95.94267
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to 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 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 5200 RD Mile 2 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.