US Bridges

Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 0.5W of Sabetha · Structure no. 000000000660238

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
606
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 687 H-2
CrossesGrasshopper Creek
Location0.5W of Sabetha
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89976, -95.81505
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2008)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 687 H-2 over Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.