US Bridges

CO RD Q (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Kansas · 3.5E of Brewster · Structure no. 000000000970075

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD Q (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD Q (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD Q (rs 888)
CrossesSouth Fork Sappa Creek
Location3.5E of Brewster
RouteCounty Highway 888
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36708, -101.30698
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2020)
Projected traffic430 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 CO RD Q (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD Q (rs 888) over South 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 CO RD Q (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD Q (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD Q (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.