US Bridges

K27 HWY over Little Bear Creek Drg.

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 2.86 MI N S CO Line · Structure no. 999902700380421

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Little Bear Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying K27 HWY over Little Bear Creek Drg. 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,028 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesLittle Bear Creek Drg.
Location2.86 MI N S CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77861, -101.76111
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 inspectionApril 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2023)
Projected traffic2,028 by 2044
Trucks43%
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 Little Bear Creek Drg. built?

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

What condition is K27 HWY over Little Bear Creek Drg. 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 K27 HWY over Little Bear Creek Drg. carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Little Bear Creek Drg.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Little Bear Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.