US Bridges

K-25 HWY over South Fork Sappa Creek

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 5.83 MI North of US-24 · Structure no. 999902500970511

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-25 HWY over South Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-25 HWY over South Fork Sappa Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-25 HWY
CrossesSouth Fork Sappa Creek
Location5.83 MI North of US-24
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48139, -101.05389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,531 (2023)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-25 HWY over South Fork Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-25 HWY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K-25 HWY over South Fork Sappa Creek carry?

About 1,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K-25 HWY over South Fork Sappa Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-25 HWY over South Fork Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.