US Bridges

Rs 952 340 Ave over Sawmill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0E 5.5S of Burdett · Structure no. 000000000730390

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 952 340 Ave over Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 952 340 Ave over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 43 ft (13 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 952 340 Ave
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location1.0E 5.5S of Burdett
RouteCounty Highway 952
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11481, -99.51533
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 952 340 Ave over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 952 340 Ave over 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 952 340 Ave over Sawmill Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 952 340 Ave over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 952 340 Ave over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.