US Bridges

Local ENTE5150 over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 4.6N of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780727005705

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local ENTE5150 over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Local ENTE5150 over Salt Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal ENTE5150
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location4.6N of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03564, -98.19733
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic24 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 ENTE5150 over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local ENTE5150 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 Local ENTE5150 over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Local ENTE5150 over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local ENTE5150 over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.