US Bridges

1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 3.4N 1.7E of Oberlin · Structure no. 000200483003183

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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Carries1300 Road
CrossesSappa Creek Tributary
Location3.4N 1.7E of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86756, -100.49721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary 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 1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 Road over Sappa Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.