US-81 Highway SB over West Salt Creek
Republic County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US-81 Highway SB over West Salt Creek in Republic County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,981 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 149 of the 267 inventoried bridges in Republic County rated good (55.8%); 8 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 236 ft |
| Location | 2.48 Mi N K-148 |
| NBI structure number | 999908100790591 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Republic County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Street over Mid States Port Auth. RR | 1987 | 6,000 | Good |
| U-81 Hwy over Riley Creek | 2000 | 5,787 | Good |
| US36 Hwy over US81 Highway | 1967 | 3,437 | Fair |
| US36 Hwy over Riley Creek | 2014 | 3,437 | Good |
| U-81 Hwy SB over Kyle RR & Local Rd | 2000 | 3,047 | Good |
| U-81 Hwy NB over Kyle RR & Local Rd | 2000 | 3,047 | Good |
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