US Bridges

10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 15.1S 0.7W of Beardsley · Structure no. 000000000770270

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries10 Road (rs 888)
CrossesNorth Fork Sappa Creek
Location15.1S 0.7W of Beardsley
RouteCounty Highway 888
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59694, -101.245
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 10 Road (rs 888) over North Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.