US Bridges

Saxon Road over Bartlett Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0W of Emmett · Structure no. 000750953203920

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxon Road over Bartlett Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Saxon Road over Bartlett Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 115 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSaxon Road
CrossesBartlett Creek
Location2.0N 2.0W of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33267, -96.08832
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Saxon Road over Bartlett Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Saxon Road over Bartlett 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Saxon Road over Bartlett Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Saxon Road over Bartlett Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Saxon Road over Bartlett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.