US Bridges

9N Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek

GoodPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.5W of Lyle · Structure no. 000000000200430

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9N Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 9N Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries9N Road (rs 1891)
CrossesSappa Creek
Location1.5W of Lyle
RouteCounty Highway 1891
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95778, -100.24389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9N Road (rs 1891) over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 9N 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 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.