US Bridges

Scott Blvd. over Salt Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 500 NW of Andrew Ave. · Structure no. 426700781800B02

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Blvd. over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scott Blvd. over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesScott Blvd.
CrossesSalt Creek
Location500 NW of Andrew Ave.
RouteCity Street 1800
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01847, -97.92797
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2022)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Scott Blvd. over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Blvd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Blvd. over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scott Blvd. over Salt Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Blvd. over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.