US Bridges

8E Road (rs 676) over Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 5.2N 7.8E of Oberlin · Structure no. 000000000200210

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8E Road (rs 676) over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8E Road (rs 676) over Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries8E Road (rs 676)
CrossesSappa Creek
Location5.2N 7.8E of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89944, -100.385
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8E Road (rs 676) 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 8E Road (rs 676) over Sappa Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.