US Bridges

Chestnut Road over Trib. to Sawlog Creek

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 2.4N 6.0W of Spearville · Structure no. 000290543905920

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Road over Trib. to Sawlog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chestnut Road over Trib. to Sawlog Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Road
CrossesTrib. to Sawlog Creek
Location2.4N 6.0W of Spearville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88407, -99.86514
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic18 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Road over Trib. to Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Road 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 Chestnut Road over Trib. to Sawlog Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Road over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Road over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.