US Bridges

K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.5W of Achilles · Structure no. 000000000770180

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesK Road (rs 553)
CrossesTrib. N Fork Sappa Creek
Location0.5W of Achilles
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71219, -100.82897
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns K Road (rs 553) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.