US Bridges

Eagle RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 0.4N 6.3W of Spearville · Structure no. 000290543305960

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eagle 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle RD
CrossesTrib. to Sawlog Creek
Location0.4N 6.3W of Spearville
RouteCounty Highway 2916
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8551, -99.87533
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 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 Eagle RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek built?

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

What condition is Eagle 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 Eagle RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.