US Bridges

210 Road over Sawmill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 2.5S 7.0E of Rozel · Structure no. 000730609005543

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Road over Sawmill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 210 Road over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries210 Road
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location2.5S 7.0E of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15518, -99.27756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210 Road over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210 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 210 Road over Sawmill Creek carry?

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

How long is 210 Road over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 210 Road over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.