US Bridges

S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5E & 3.45N of Abbyville · Structure no. 999901400780301

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Sego RD
CrossesSalt Creek Drainage
Location1.5E & 3.45N of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 1713
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02052, -98.17883
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2021)
Projected traffic703 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage 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 S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S Sego RD over Salt Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.