US Bridges

27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills Creek

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Chase County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.2W of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090879505560

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills Creek in Chase 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries27-C.5 Local Rd.
CrossesBills Creek
Location0.5S 1.2W of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14392, -96.79653
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills Creek built?

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

What condition is 27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 27-C.5 Local Rd. over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.