US Bridges

Rs 976 180 Ave over Sawmill Creek

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Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0E 5.0N of Garfield · Structure no. 000000000730550

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 976 180 Ave over Sawmill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 976 180 Ave over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 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 976 180 Ave
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location1.0E 5.0N of Garfield
RouteCounty Highway 976
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15733, -99.22328
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic90 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 976 180 Ave over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 976 180 Ave over Sawmill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 976 180 Ave over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 976 180 Ave over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 976 180 Ave over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.