US Bridges

Rs 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.0N of Garfield · Structure no. 000000000730380

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 950 J RD
CrossesTrib. to Sawmill Creek
Location1.0W 4.0N of Garfield
RouteCounty Highway 950
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13079, -99.267
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
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 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 950 J RD over Trib. to Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.