US Bridges

Rs 27 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.0N of Shannon · Structure no. 000000000030260

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 27 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 27 over Deer Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 27
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.0E 1.0N of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58311, -95.18092
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2007)
Projected traffic387 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rs 27 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 27 over Deer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 27 over Deer Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 27 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 27 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.