US Bridges

K Road over North Fork Sappa Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.4E of Achilles · Structure no. 000770451403400

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Road over North Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K Road over North Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK Road
CrossesNorth Fork Sappa Creek
Location1.4E of Achilles
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71242, -100.79
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.8 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 K Road over North Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is K Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K Road over North Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.