US Bridges

250 Road over Sawmill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.6S of Rozel · Structure no. 000730601005501

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Road over Sawmill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250 Road over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries250 Road
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location3.0E 0.6S of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18906, -99.35051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250 Road over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 250 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 250 Road over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 250 Road over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Road over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.