US Bridges

B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 8.5S 7.1E of Newton · Structure no. 000400833605860

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesB-27.6 Local
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location8.5S 7.1E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92694, -97.21694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns B-27.6 Local over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.