US Bridges

Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.5W of Corning · Structure no. 000000000660550

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1692 N-27
CrossesTrib.Sb.Black Vermillion
Location3.5W of Corning
RouteCounty Highway 1692
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66607, -96.08929
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2008)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1692 N-27 over Trib.Sb.Black Vermillion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.