US Bridges

27th over Mud Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.5N 7.2E of Perry · Structure no. 000441043204245

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 27th over Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries27th
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.5N 7.2E of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09493, -95.2566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
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 27th over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th over Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 27th over Mud Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 27th over Mud Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 27th over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.