US Bridges

K27 HWY over Middle Ladder Creek

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 0.87MI N Greeley CO Line · Structure no. 999902701000191

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Middle Ladder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K27 HWY over Middle Ladder Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesMiddle Ladder Creek
Location0.87MI N Greeley CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70972, -101.74389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2023)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2044
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Middle Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K27 HWY over Middle Ladder 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 K27 HWY over Middle Ladder Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Middle Ladder Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Middle Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.