US Bridges

17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.0N of Lyle · Structure no. 000000000200100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries17E Road (rs 182)
CrossesSappa Creek
Location1.0N of Lyle
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97083, -100.21611
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 17E Road (rs 182) over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.