K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek
FairPosted for loadWallace County, Kansas · 4.75MI N Greeley CO Line · Structure no. 999902701000101
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek carry?
About 1,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.
How long is K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K27 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.