US Bridges

K27 HWY over Allen Creek

Good

Greeley County, Kansas · 8.72 MI N K96 · Structure no. 999902700360051

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Allen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K27 HWY over Allen Creek in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesAllen Creek
Location8.72 MI N K96
RouteState Highway 27
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59194, -101.75222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2023)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2044
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K27 HWY over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is K27 HWY over Allen 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K27 HWY over Allen Creek carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Allen Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.