US Bridges

64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 5.5E of Goodland · Structure no. 000910361503920

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries64 Road
CrossesTrib. S Fork Sappa Creek
Location5.5E of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33693, -101.60414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 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 64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 64 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.