US Bridges

Rd. a over Sappa Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 12.0N 5.5W of Norton · Structure no. 000690537403000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. a over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rd. a over Sappa Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. a
CrossesSappa Creek
Location12.0N 5.5W of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.00166, -99.99269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. a over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. a 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 Rd. a over Sappa Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. a over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. a over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.