US Bridges

Local Rd. P-19.3 over Salt Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.2E of Belleville · Structure no. 000790793303280

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. P-19.3 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. P-19.3 over Salt Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. P-19.3
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.0S 2.2E of Belleville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79798, -97.58991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Rd. P-19.3 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. P-19.3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. P-19.3 over Salt Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Local Rd. P-19.3 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. P-19.3 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.