US Bridges

S Lewelling RD 1 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.7S of Lyndon · Structure no. 000700993004926

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lewelling RD 1 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Lewelling RD 1 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Lewelling RD 1
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.0W 0.7S of Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59925, -95.72936
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 Lewelling RD 1 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is S Lewelling RD 1 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 Lewelling RD 1 over Salt Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Lewelling RD 1 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Lewelling RD 1 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.