US Bridges

S. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 5.9N of Partridge · Structure no. 000000000780660

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Partridge Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location5.9N of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 5600
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05696, -98.08747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2021)
Projected traffic235 by 2046
Trucks10%
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. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. Partridge Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.