US Bridges

9N Road (rs 1891) over Trib. to Sappa Creek

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 7.0W of Lyle · Structure no. 000000000200410

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9N Road (rs 1891) over Trib. to Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9N Road (rs 1891) over Trib. to Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries9N Road (rs 1891)
CrossesTrib. to Sappa Creek
Location7.0W of Lyle
RouteCounty Highway 1891
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95889, -100.34556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 9N Road (rs 1891) over Trib. to Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9N Road (rs 1891) 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 9N Road (rs 1891) over Trib. to Sappa Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 9N Road (rs 1891) over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 9N Road (rs 1891) over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.