US Bridges

9E Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 3.0W of Lyle · Structure no. 000000000200420

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9E Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 9E Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries9E Road (rs 1891)
CrossesSappa Creek
Location3.0W of Lyle
RouteCounty Highway 1891
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95833, -100.27389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic140 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 9E Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9E Road (rs 1891) 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 9E Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9E Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 9E Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.