US Bridges

28 Road (rs 116) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 4.2N 8.0E of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910350

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 116) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28 Road (rs 116) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries28 Road (rs 116)
CrossesMiddle Fork Sappa Creek
Location4.2N 8.0E of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39781, -101.5585
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 28 Road (rs 116) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 Road (rs 116) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 28 Road (rs 116) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28 Road (rs 116) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 28 Road (rs 116) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.