US Bridges

10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 10.3S 10.3W of Oberlin · Structure no. 000000000200350

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries10W Road (rs 1625)
CrossesTrib S Fork Sappa Creek
Location10.3S 10.3W of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 1625
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67278, -100.7225
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork 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 10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 10W Road (rs 1625) over Trib S Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.