US Bridges

27-E.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.5S of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090883905560

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-E.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 27-E.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries27-E.9 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cedar Creek
Location1.0E 0.5S of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14418, -96.74983
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-E.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar 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.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 27-E.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 27-E.9 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.