US Bridges

Minor 7272470 over Salt Creek Trib

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 4.4S 6.0W of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780727005643

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 7272470 over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 7272470 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 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.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 7272470
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location4.4S 6.0W of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 7813
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08267, -98.19749
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic45 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 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 Minor 7272470 over Salt Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Minor 7272470 over Salt Creek Trib 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 Minor 7272470 over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minor 7272470 over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 7272470 over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.