RS 394 270th Rd over Salt Creek
Lincoln County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- RS 394 270th Rd over Salt Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 45 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 129 of the 222 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated fair (58.1%); 23 (10.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 106 ft |
| Location | 2.0E 1.4S of Barnard |
| NBI structure number | 000000000530130 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 Hwy WB over 290th Road | 1964 | 8,400 | Good |
| I70 Hwy EB over 290th Road | 1964 | 8,400 | Good |
| K18 Hwy over Yauger Creek | 1959 | 1,261 | Good |
| K18 Hwy over Yauger Creek Drainage | 1959 | 1,261 | Good |
| K14 Hwy over Saline River | 1963 | 1,170 | Fair |
| K14 Hwy over Ko Railroad | 1963 | 1,170 | Good |
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