US Bridges

County RD 7 over Middle Fork Sappa Creek

Fair

Thomas County, Kansas · 8.0N 4.0W of Levant · Structure no. 000970397003701

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 7 over Middle Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 7 over Middle Fork Sappa Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 7
CrossesMiddle Fork Sappa Creek
Location8.0N 4.0W of Levant
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4965, -101.27792
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 County RD 7 over Middle Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 7 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 County RD 7 over Middle Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD 7 over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 7 over Middle Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.