US Bridges

Rs 27 over Deer Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.8E 1.2N of Shannon · Structure no. 00000000003B270

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 27 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 27 over Deer Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 27
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.8E 1.2N of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5857, -95.18288
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2007)
Projected traffic387 by 2044
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 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 Rs 27 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 27 over Deer 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 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 27 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.