US Bridges

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

Fair

Thomas County, Kansas · 10.0N of Levant · Structure no. 000000000970090

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 (rs 888) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 11 (rs 888) over Middle Fork Sappa Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 11 (rs 888)
CrossesMiddle Fork Sappa Creek
Location10.0N of Levant
RouteCounty Highway 888
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52928, -101.20313
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic250 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 Middle Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.