US Bridges

S Morril RD 4 over Salt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.5S of Lyndon · Structure no. 000700995004925

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Morril RD 4 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Morril RD 4 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Morril RD 4
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.0W 0.5S of Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60092, -95.71096
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic72 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 Morril RD 4 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is S Morril RD 4 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Morril RD 4 over Salt Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Morril RD 4 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Morril RD 4 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.