US Bridges

US56 HWY over Salt Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 0.14 MI E K14 · Structure no. 999905600800101

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,648
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Salt Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 4,648 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,742 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.14 MI E K14
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3475, -98.19944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,648 (2023)
Projected traffic4,742 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US56 HWY over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Salt Creek carry?

About 4,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Salt Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.