US Bridges

Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0 N 2.2 W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960795207020

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River is a steel culvert carrying Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 54-27-2
CrossesTrib to Chikiskia River
Location3.0 N 2.2 W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08441, -97.56217
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 54-27-2 over Trib to Chikiskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.