US Bridges

K25 HWY over N Fork Sappa Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 8.94 MI N Thomas Cl · Structure no. 999902500770091

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over N Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over N Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 884 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,079 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesN Fork Sappa Creek
Location8.94 MI N Thomas Cl
RouteState Highway 25
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69722, -101.05639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2023)
Projected traffic1,079 by 2044
Trucks31%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K25 HWY over N Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over N Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over N Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over N Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.