US Bridges

Rs 226 (h Road) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 1.0E 7.5S of Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 226 (h Road) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 226 (h Road) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 226 (h Road)
CrossesTrib. to Sawlog Creek
Location1.0E 7.5S of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01493, -99.6977
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 226 (h Road) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 226 (h 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 226 (h Road) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 226 (h Road) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 226 (h Road) over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.