US Bridges

Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 2.8N 1.5E of Wright · Structure no. 000000000290090

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 253 (garnett)
CrossesTrib. to Sawlog Creek
Location2.8N 1.5E of Wright
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82592, -99.86053
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 253 (garnett) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.