US Bridges

Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5E 2.0S of Buhler · Structure no. 000780775005600

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
134 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River in Reno 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVictory RD 27.01
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.5E 2.0S of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11589, -97.75739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2021)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Victory RD 27.01 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.