US Bridges

K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 2.80 Mi. North of US-36 · Structure no. 999902700120071

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesCherry Creek Drainage
Location2.80 Mi. North of US-36
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80694, -101.8425
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic468 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.