US Bridges

K-27 HWY over Ladder Creek

Good

Greeley County, Kansas · 1.55 MI S Wallace Coln · Structure no. 999902700360101

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-27 HWY over Ladder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-27 HWY over Ladder Creek in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesK-27 HWY
CrossesLadder Creek
Location1.55 MI S Wallace Coln
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68361, -101.74917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2023)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2044
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 K-27 HWY over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-27 HWY over Ladder 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 K-27 HWY over Ladder Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is K-27 HWY over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-27 HWY over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.