K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek
GoodWallace County, Kansas · .6 MI S U-40/K-27 JCT · Structure no. 999902701000181
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,713 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek carry?
About 2,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns K-27 HWY over Eagletail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.