US Bridges

27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 27.0-U.1 · Structure no. 000161009105180

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries27th. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location27.0-U.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41958, -95.58041
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.