US Bridges

RD 120 over Sawlog Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 3.8N 6.0W of Spearville · Structure no. 000290545005885

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 120 over Sawlog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 120 over Sawlog Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 120
CrossesSawlog Creek
Location3.8N 6.0W of Spearville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90722, -99.86333
Functional classRural Local

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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 RD 120 over Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 120 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 RD 120 over Sawlog Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 120 over Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 120 over Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.