US Bridges

27th RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.1N 1.0W of Lillis · Structure no. 000580929003509

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries27th RD (26.0-Z.9)
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location1.1N 1.0W of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62569, -96.31374
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 27th RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 27th RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 27th RD (26.0-Z.9) over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.