US Bridges

S. Oxford Rd. over Salt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0W of Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000000000960010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Oxford Rd. over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S. Oxford Rd. over Salt Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 445 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Oxford Rd.
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.0W of Geuda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11659, -97.16646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic445 (2013)
Projected traffic720 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 S. Oxford Rd. over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Oxford Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S. Oxford Rd. over Salt Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S. Oxford Rd. over Salt Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S. Oxford Rd. over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.