20 Road over Middle Fork Sappa Creek
GoodSherman County, Kansas · 2.2N of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910410
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 645
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
20 Road over Middle Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20 Road over Middle Fork Sappa Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 20 Road over Middle Fork Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 20 Road 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 20 Road over Middle Fork Sappa Creek carry?
About 645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 20 Road over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 20 Road over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.