US Bridges

Minor 7272315 over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 6.0N of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780727005669

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 7272315 over Salt Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 7272315 over Salt Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 7272315
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location6.0N of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 7813
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05994, -98.19739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 7272315 over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 7272315 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 Minor 7272315 over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Minor 7272315 over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 7272315 over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.