US Bridges

K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 5.23 MI N K18 · Structure no. 999910600720531

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesK106 HWY
CrossesSalt Creek Drainage
Location5.23 MI N K18
RouteState Highway 106
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09194, -97.72361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K106 HWY over Salt Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.