US Bridges

8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek

GoodPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 3.2N 7.8E of Oberlin · Structure no. 000000000200200

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries8E Road (rs 676)
CrossesTrib. to Sappa Creek
Location3.2N 7.8E of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86667, -100.385
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 8E Road (rs 676) over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.