US Bridges

Cty RD L (K-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.4S 2.5 W of Eureka · Structure no. 000370927006049

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD L (K-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cty RD L (K-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD L (K-27.9)
CrossesTrib to Spring Creek
Location2.4S 2.5 W of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.783, -96.34348
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2006)
Projected traffic21 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-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD L (K-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD L (K-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD L (K-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD L (K-27.9) over Trib to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.