US Bridges

Bone Springs RD over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.7W 7.7N of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780725005643

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bone Springs RD over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bone Springs RD over 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBone Springs RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.7W 7.7N of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0834, -98.2159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Bone Springs RD over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is Bone Springs RD over 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 Bone Springs RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bone Springs RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bone Springs RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.