US Bridges

Saxon Road over Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0N of Emmett · Structure no. 000750955803920

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxon Road over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Saxon Road over Cross Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSaxon Road
CrossesCross Creek
Location2.0N of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 7506
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33275, -96.0563
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Saxon Road over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saxon Road over Cross 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Saxon Road over Cross Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Saxon Road over Cross Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Saxon Road over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.