US Bridges

500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork Sappa Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Kansas · 3.0S 6.2W of Oberlin · Structure no. 000000000200250

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork Sappa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries500 Road (rs 899)
CrossesNorth Fork Sappa Creek
Location3.0S 6.2W of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 899
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77833, -100.64667
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork 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 500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 500 Road (rs 899) over North Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.