US Bridges

Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.2W 6.0S of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000780810

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 636 4th Ave
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location0.2W 6.0S of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0574, -98.09115
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2021)
Projected traffic850 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 Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib 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 Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 636 4th Ave over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.