US Bridges

Minor 7272420 over Salt Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 4.8S 6.0W of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780727005648

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 7272420 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 7272420 over Salt Creek 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 7272420
CrossesSalt Creek
Location4.8S 6.0W of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 7813
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07485, -98.19746
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 7272420 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor 7272420 over Salt Creek 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 Minor 7272420 over Salt Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minor 7272420 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 7272420 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.