US Bridges

K27 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 10.44 MI N S CO Line · Structure no. 999902700380401

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K27 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location10.44 MI N S CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88833, -101.76167
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2023)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2044
Trucks42%
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 Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K27 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K27 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.