US Bridges

27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River

Fair

Morton County, Kansas · 6.0N 11.0E of Richfield · Structure no. 000000000650110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River is a concrete culvert carrying 27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries27 Road
CrossesN. Fork Cimarron River
Location6.0N 11.0E of Richfield
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyMorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35564, -101.57454
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 27 Road over N. Fork Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.