US Bridges

30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib.

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 4.0S 7.9E of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780723105640

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying 30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib. in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries30th AVE.14.10
CrossesSalt Creek Trib.
Location4.0S 7.9E of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 1027
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08634, -98.23141
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 30th AVE.14.10 over Salt Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.