Fourth ST 82 over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadOsage County, Kansas · 0.4S of Osage City · Structure no. 000700981504901
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourth ST 82 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fourth ST 82 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth ST 82 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourth ST 82 over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Fourth ST 82 over Salt Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Fourth ST 82 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fourth ST 82 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.