US Bridges

G Road over North Fork Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 11.0S 5.4W of Atwood · Structure no. 000770413103480

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Road over North Fork Sappa Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying G Road over North Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesG Road
CrossesNorth Fork Sappa Creek
Location11.0S 5.4W of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65514, -101.14722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 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 G Road over North Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is G Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns G Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.