US Bridges

27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 27.0-W.1 · Structure no. 000161013205180

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 18 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-W.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41951, -95.54243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic35 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 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock 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 27th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.