US Bridges

Local SCRK5450 over Salt Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.7W 4.6N of Partridge · Structure no. 000780735005706

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local SCRK5450 over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local SCRK5450 over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal SCRK5450
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.7W 4.6N of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 4822
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03505, -98.12429
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Local SCRK5450 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local SCRK5450 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 Local SCRK5450 over Salt Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local SCRK5450 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local SCRK5450 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.