US Bridges

Local SCRK4245 over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.8E 4.1N of Partridge · Structure no. 000780739605720

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local SCRK4245 over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Local SCRK4245 over Salt Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal SCRK4245
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location0.8E 4.1N of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02826, -98.07867
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2021)
Projected traffic20 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local SCRK4245 over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local SCRK4245 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 SCRK4245 over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local SCRK4245 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local SCRK4245 over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.