US Bridges

Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 1.0E 5.3N of Cuba · Structure no. 000790809003167

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 27-J.7
CrossesNorth Fork Mill Creek
Location1.0E 5.3N of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87525, -97.44402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 27-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.