US Bridges

US56 HWY over Salt Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 1.00 MI E Lyon Coln · Structure no. 999905600701151

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US56 HWY over Salt Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 641 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.00 MI E Lyon Coln
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65167, -95.93083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2023)
Projected traffic667 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US56 HWY over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Salt Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Salt Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.