US Bridges

Hodge RD 25.70 over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.3S 6.0W of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780727005623

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodge RD 25.70 over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Hodge RD 25.70 over Salt Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHodge RD 25.70
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location3.3S 6.0W of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 7813
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09584, -98.19745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Hodge RD 25.70 over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodge RD 25.70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hodge RD 25.70 over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hodge RD 25.70 over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hodge RD 25.70 over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.