US Bridges

P5 Lane over Sappa Creek

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.4W of Oberlin · Structure no. 000200475903285

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P5 Lane over Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying P5 Lane over Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesP5 Lane
CrossesSappa Creek
Location2.0S 1.4W of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79187, -100.55571
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P5 Lane over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is P5 Lane 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 2023.

How much traffic does P5 Lane over Sappa Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is P5 Lane over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns P5 Lane over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.