US Bridges

26 Road (rs 889) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 11.4S 5.2E of Atwood · Structure no. 000000000770310

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Road (rs 889) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26 Road (rs 889) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries26 Road (rs 889)
CrossesMiddle Fork Sappa Creek
Location11.4S 5.2E of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 889
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64139, -100.94514
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26 Road (rs 889) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Road (rs 889) over Middle 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 26 Road (rs 889) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 26 Road (rs 889) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 26 Road (rs 889) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.