US Bridges

S Docking RD 26 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.2N of Osage City · Structure no. 000700975004882

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Docking RD 26 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Docking RD 26 over Salt Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Docking RD 26
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.0W 0.2N of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 7005
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63578, -95.89403
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Docking RD 26 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Docking RD 26 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Docking RD 26 over Salt Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Docking RD 26 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Docking RD 26 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.