US Bridges

Road 27 over Middle Painterhood Creek

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 1.3S 0.1W of Busby · Structure no. 000000000250110

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 27 over Middle Painterhood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 27 over Middle Painterhood Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoad 27
CrossesMiddle Painterhood Creek
Location1.3S 0.1W of Busby
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44907, -96.04699
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 27 over Middle Painterhood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 27 over Middle Painterhood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 27 over Middle Painterhood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 27 over Middle Painterhood Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 27 over Middle Painterhood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.