US Bridges

CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 8.0N of Gem · Structure no. 000000000970110

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South Fork Sappa Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 27 (rs 889)
CrossesSouth Fork Sappa Creek
Location8.0N of Gem
RouteCounty Highway 889
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54209, -100.906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic150 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South 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 CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 (rs 889) over South Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.