US Bridges

Blanchard Rd. 14.7 over Trib. to Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.0N of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780723705720

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Rd. 14.7 over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blanchard Rd. 14.7 over Trib. to Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanchard Rd. 14.7
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location1.0W 4.0N of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02837, -98.22032
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blanchard Rd. 14.7 over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Rd. 14.7 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 Blanchard Rd. 14.7 over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Blanchard Rd. 14.7 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard Rd. 14.7 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.