US Bridges

29 Road (rs 884) over South Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 3.1S 9.0E of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910340

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29 Road (rs 884) over South Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 29 Road (rs 884) over South Fork Sappa Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries29 Road (rs 884)
CrossesSouth Fork Sappa Creek
Location3.1S 9.0E of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 884
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29213, -101.54021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 29 Road (rs 884) over South Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 Road (rs 884) over South 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 29 Road (rs 884) over South Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 29 Road (rs 884) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 29 Road (rs 884) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.