US Bridges

K27 HWY over South Fork Lake Creek

FairPosted for load

Wallace County, Kansas · 4.63MI S Sherman CO Line · Structure no. 999902701000131

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over South Fork Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying K27 HWY over South Fork Lake 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesSouth Fork Lake Creek
Location4.63MI S Sherman CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06806, -101.73806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 K27 HWY over South Fork Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K27 HWY over South Fork Lake 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 South Fork Lake Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over South Fork Lake Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over South Fork Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.