US Bridges

270 Road over Trib. to Sawmill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 3.5S 1.0E of Rozel · Structure no. 000730597005561

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

270 Road over Trib. to Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 270 Road over Trib. to Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries270 Road
CrossesTrib. to Sawmill Creek
Location3.5S 1.0E of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14485, -99.38712
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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 270 Road over Trib. to Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270 Road 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 270 Road over Trib. to Sawmill Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 270 Road over Trib. to Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 270 Road over Trib. to Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.