US Bridges

K27 HWY over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 6.42 Mi. S. Nebraska Line · Structure no. 999902700120081

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K27 HWY over Hackberry Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location6.42 Mi. S. Nebraska Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91028, -101.93639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2023)
Projected traffic468 by 2044
Trucks39%
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 K27 HWY over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is K27 HWY over Hackberry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K27 HWY over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.