US Bridges

K-27 Highway over Captain Creek

Good

Morton County, Kansas · .63 MI NW US-56/K-27 JCT · Structure no. 999902700650151

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-27 Highway over Captain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-27 Highway over Captain Creek in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-27 Highway
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location.63 MI NW US-56/K-27 JCT
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02556, -101.8825
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 stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Highway over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-27 Highway over Captain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K-27 Highway over Captain Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is K-27 Highway over Captain Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns K-27 Highway over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.