US Bridges

Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Sappa Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 11.8N of Reager · Structure no. 000000000690240

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Sappa Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 839 (rd. W11)
CrossesSappa Creek
Location11.8N of Reager
RouteCounty Highway 839
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99813, -100.09389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$181,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 839 (rd. W11) over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Sappa Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.