US Bridges

K-25 HWY over Middle Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.55 MI N Thomas Coln · Structure no. 999902500770211

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-25 HWY over Middle Fork Sappa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-25 HWY over Middle Fork Sappa Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-25 HWY
CrossesMiddle Fork Sappa Creek
Location1.55 MI N Thomas Coln
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59028, -101.05639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2023)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-25 HWY over Middle Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-25 HWY over Middle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K-25 HWY over Middle Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K-25 HWY over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-25 HWY over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.