M Road over Sawmill Creek
PoorPawnee County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.5E of Rozel · Structure no. 000730601605520
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Road over Sawmill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M Road over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M Road over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is M Road over Sawmill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does M Road over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M Road over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns M Road over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.