US Bridges

Chestnut RD over Sawlog Creek

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Ford County, Kansas · 3.4W 9.0N of Dodge City · Structure no. 000290521005920

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut RD over Sawlog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chestnut RD over Sawlog Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut RD
CrossesSawlog Creek
Location3.4W 9.0N of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88413, -100.08253
Functional classRural Minor 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chestnut RD over Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut RD over 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 Chestnut RD over Sawlog Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut RD over Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut RD over Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.