US Bridges

CO RD 11 (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Kansas · 2.0N of Levant · Structure no. 000000000970080

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 11 (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCO RD 11 (rs 888)
CrossesSouth Fork Sappa Creek
Location2.0N of Levant
RouteCounty Highway 888
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41236, -101.20379
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 CO RD 11 (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 (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 11 (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11 (rs 888) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.