US Bridges

Local SCRK9935 over Salt Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 5.5W 0.7N of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780745005663

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local SCRK9935 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local SCRK9935 over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal SCRK9935
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5.5W 0.7N of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06715, -98.03199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (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 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 SCRK9935 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local SCRK9935 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 Local SCRK9935 over Salt Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local SCRK9935 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local SCRK9935 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.