US Bridges

Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 6.5W 1.3N of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780743005648

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHerren RD 24.35
CrossesSalt Creek
Location6.5W 1.3N of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07667, -98.05042
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Herren RD 24.35 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.