US Bridges

K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 1.29 MI N Sherman Cl · Structure no. 999900270120161

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 967 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK-27-HWY
CrossesNorth Fork Beaver Creek
Location1.29 MI N Sherman Cl
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58639, -101.71306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2023)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-27-HWY over North Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.