US Bridges

Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.2E 3.2S of Maple Hill · Structure no. 000000000990370

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 726 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1071 27-K.2
CrossesTrib Dry Creek
Location0.2E 3.2S of Maple Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1071
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04067, -96.02086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2013)
Projected traffic726 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1071 27-K.2 over Trib Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.