US Bridges

Road 27 over Trib Middle Painterhood

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 2.2N of Busby · Structure no. 000000000250130

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 27 over Trib Middle Painterhood is a concrete culvert carrying Road 27 over Trib Middle Painterhood in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 27
CrossesTrib Middle Painterhood
Location2.2N of Busby
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50269, -96.04342
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Trib Middle Painterhood built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 27 over Trib Middle Painterhood 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 Trib Middle Painterhood carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 27 over Trib Middle Painterhood?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Road 27 over Trib Middle Painterhood?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.