US Bridges

Rs 226 RD H over Trib. to Sawlog Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 0.5E 7.5S of Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 226 RD H over Trib. to Sawlog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 226 RD H 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 226 RD H
CrossesTrib. to Sawlog Creek
Location0.5E 7.5S of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01489, -99.70903
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 RD H over Trib. to Sawlog Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 226 RD H over Trib. to 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 226 RD H over Trib. to Sawlog Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 226 RD H over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 226 RD H over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.