US Bridges

C Road over North Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 14.0S 11.0W of Atwood · Structure no. 000770403103560

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road over North Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C Road 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesC Road
CrossesNorth Fork Sappa Creek
Location14.0S 11.0W of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59736, -101.24444
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
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 C Road over North Fork Sappa Creek built?

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

What condition is C Road over North 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 C Road over North Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns C Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.