US Bridges

K-27 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage

Good

Stanton County, Kansas · 2.9 MI N Morton CO LN · Structure no. 999902700940091

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-27 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-27 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage in Stanton 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 807 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-27 HWY
CrossesDry Lake Drainage
Location2.9 MI N Morton CO LN
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42917, -101.76222
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2023)
Projected traffic807 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 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage built?

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

What condition is K-27 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage 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 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is K-27 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns K-27 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.