US Bridges

290 Road over Sawmill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.0W of Rozel · Structure no. 000730593005501

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Road over Sawmill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290 Road over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries290 Road
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location0.5S 1.0W of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18709, -99.42398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290 Road over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Road 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 290 Road over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 290 Road over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Road over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.