US Bridges

Rs 808 Road 27 over Stream

Fair

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.0W 3.3S of Hale · Structure no. 000000000100310

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 808 Road 27 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 808 Road 27 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 808 Road 27
CrossesStream
Location1.0W 3.3S of Hale
RouteCounty Highway 808
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.189, -96.07314
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 808 Road 27 over Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 808 Road 27 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 808 Road 27 over Stream carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 808 Road 27 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 808 Road 27 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.