US Bridges

Rs 827 over Peters Creek

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 0.3S. of Blair · Structure no. 000000000220250

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 827 over Peters Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rs 827 over Peters Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 827
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.3S. of Blair
RouteCounty Highway 827
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77983, -95.00385
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2005)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 827 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 827 over Peters 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 827 over Peters Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Rs 827 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 827 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.