US Bridges

3 Road (rs 288) over Sappa Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 7.0S 17.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910040

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 Road (rs 288) over Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3 Road (rs 288) over Sappa Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 35 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries3 Road (rs 288)
CrossesSappa Creek
Location7.0S 17.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24364, -102.02422
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 Road (rs 288) over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 Road (rs 288) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 3 Road (rs 288) over Sappa Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 3 Road (rs 288) over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3 Road (rs 288) over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.