US Bridges

H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 3.2E 1.3S of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090889005568

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Brush Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesH-27.8 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location3.2E 1.3S of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1321, -96.71254
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to 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 H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns H-27.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.