US Bridges

High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.7W 4.0N of Partridge · Structure no. 000780735005721

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh Point RD
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location1.7W 4.0N of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02656, -98.12426
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns High Point RD over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.