US Bridges

K27 HWY over Mattox Draw

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 1.15 MI S Greeley Coln · Structure no. 999902700380471

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Mattox Draw is a concrete culvert carrying K27 HWY over Mattox Draw in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 90 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesMattox Draw
Location1.15 MI S Greeley Coln
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24722, -101.76222
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 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2023)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2044
Trucks50%
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 Mattox Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is K27 HWY over Mattox Draw 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 Mattox Draw carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Mattox Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Mattox Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.