US Bridges

Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring Creek

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.0W 3.0S of Eureka · Structure no. 000370927006046

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCty RD L (K-27.6)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0W 3.0S of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78514, -96.34377
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD L (K-27.6) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.