US Bridges

Rs 226 (rd 228) over Sawlog Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 5.5S of Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 226 (rd 228) over Sawlog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 226 (rd 228) over Sawlog Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 226 (rd 228)
CrossesSawlog Creek
Location5.5S of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04619, -99.71517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic100 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 228) over Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 226 (rd 228) over 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 (rd 228) over Sawlog Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 226 (rd 228) over Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 226 (rd 228) over Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.