US Bridges

Rs 808 Road 27 over Fly Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.5S of Hale · Structure no. 000000000100320

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 808 Road 27 over Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 808 Road 27 over Fly Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 808 Road 27
CrossesFly Creek
Location1.0W 2.5S of Hale
RouteCounty Highway 808
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19851, -96.07331
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Rs 808 Road 27 over Fly Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 808 Road 27 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 808 Road 27 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.