US Bridges

Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0E of Reece · Structure no. 000370917206040

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 130(27-F.2)
CrossesBurnt Creek
Location1.0E of Reece
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79592, -96.43136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2006)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2031 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 130(27-F.2) over Burnt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.