US Bridges

Rs 257 (rd H) over Sawlog Creek

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 0.25W 7.0S of Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420012

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 257 (rd H) over Sawlog Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 257 (rd H) over Sawlog Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 257 (rd H)
CrossesSawlog Creek
Location0.25W 7.0S of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01486, -99.72019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 257 (rd H) over Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 257 (rd H) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 257 (rd H) over Sawlog Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 257 (rd H) over Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 257 (rd H) over Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.