27th Rd. over Sand Creek
GoodRice County, Kansas · 0.8E 8.3S of Little River · Structure no. 000800749005368
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
27th Rd. over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th Rd. over Sand Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27th Rd. over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27th Rd. over Sand 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 27th Rd. over Sand Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 27th Rd. over Sand Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 27th Rd. over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.