US Bridges

24 Road over North Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 7.6S 3.5E of Atwood · Structure no. 000770431003406

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

About this bridge

24 Road over North Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24 Road over North 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries24 Road
CrossesNorth Fork Sappa Creek
Location7.6S 3.5E of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70278, -100.98139
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 24 Road over North Fork Sappa Creek built?

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

What condition is 24 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 24 Road over North Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 24 Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 24 Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.