US Bridges

L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 7.1E 1.0S Int. I135-K15 · Structure no. 000400833605660

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek in Harvey 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesL-27.6 Local
CrossesWest Whitewater Creek
Location7.1E 1.0S Int. I135-K15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07222, -97.21722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek built?

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

What condition is L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns L-27.6 Local over West Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.