US Bridges

US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 3.96 MI E Jt U83 · Structure no. 999903600200361

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSappa Creek Drainage
Location3.96 MI E Jt U83
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82806, -100.45972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2023)
Projected traffic980 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Sappa Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.