US Bridges

Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 1.0E 11.0N of Dodge City · Structure no. 000290529405880

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAntelope RD
CrossesTrib. to Sawlog Creek
Location1.0E 11.0N of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.913, -100.00162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Antelope RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.