US Bridges

Local ENTE4720 over Trib. to Salt Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.7W 3.7N of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780725005724

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local ENTE4720 over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local ENTE4720 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal ENTE4720
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location0.7W 3.7N of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02575, -98.21576
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Local ENTE4720 over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is Local ENTE4720 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 Local ENTE4720 over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local ENTE4720 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local ENTE4720 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.