US Bridges

K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg

Good

Morton County, Kansas · 3.5 MI N of K-51/K-27 JCT · Structure no. 999902700650111

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesK-27 HWY
CrossesN F Cimaron River Drg
Location3.5 MI N of K-51/K-27 JCT
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19139, -101.9
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns K-27 HWY over N F Cimaron River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.