US Bridges

27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.5E of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090883605560

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries27-E.6 Local Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.5S 0.5E of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14414, -96.75462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
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 27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush 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 27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 27-E.6 Local Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.