US Bridges

Road 27 over Bloody Run

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 2.4S 1.5E of Longton · Structure no. 000250959006661

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 27 over Bloody Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 27 over Bloody Run in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 27
CrossesBloody Run
Location2.4S 1.5E of Longton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34181, -96.05495
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$260,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 27 over Bloody Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 27 over Bloody Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 27 over Bloody Run carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 27 over Bloody Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 27 over Bloody Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.