US Bridges

33 Road (rs 750) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.3N 0.2E of Achilles · Structure no. 000000000770250

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33 Road (rs 750) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 33 Road (rs 750) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries33 Road (rs 750)
CrossesTrib. N Fork Sappa Creek
Location1.3N 0.2E of Achilles
RouteCounty Highway 750
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73167, -100.8155
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 33 Road (rs 750) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33 Road (rs 750) 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 33 Road (rs 750) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 33 Road (rs 750) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 33 Road (rs 750) over Trib. N Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.