US Bridges

1200 Road over Trib. to Sappa Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0W of Oberlin · Structure no. 000200477303265

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1200 Road over Trib. to Sappa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1200 Road over Trib. to Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries1200 Road
CrossesTrib. to Sappa Creek
Location1.0S 1.0W of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8067, -100.54856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1200 Road over Trib. to Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is 1200 Road over Trib. to 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 2023.

How much traffic does 1200 Road over Trib. to Sappa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 1200 Road over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 1200 Road over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.