US Bridges

Hall Street over Sappa Creek Tributary

Fair

Decatur County, Kansas · Hall St. in Oberlin · Structure no. 521000200000324

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Street over Sappa Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Hall Street over Sappa Creek Tributary in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHall Street
CrossesSappa Creek Tributary
LocationHall St. in Oberlin
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81896, -100.53931
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hall Street over Sappa Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Street over Sappa Creek Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hall Street over Sappa Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Street over Sappa Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.