US Bridges

K27 HWY over Syracuse Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 3.34 MI N US50 · Structure no. 999902700380451

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Syracuse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K27 HWY over Syracuse Creek in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesSyracuse Creek
Location3.34 MI N US50
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03083, -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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2023)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2044
Trucks41%
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 Syracuse Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is K27 HWY over Syracuse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K27 HWY over Syracuse Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Syracuse Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Syracuse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.