US Bridges

U Lane over Trib. to Sappa Creek

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 2.5N 7.6E of Oberlin · Structure no. 000200495103200

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Lane over Trib. to Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U Lane over Trib. to Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU Lane
CrossesTrib. to Sappa Creek
Location2.5N 7.6E of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85707, -100.38467
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 U Lane over Trib. to Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is U Lane over Trib. to 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 U Lane over Trib. to Sappa Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is U Lane over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns U Lane over Trib. to Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.