US Bridges

M-27.8 290 over Peats Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.2W 1.2S of Palmer · Structure no. 001010841003528

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-27.8 290 over Peats Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying M-27.8 290 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-27.8 290
CrossesPeats Creek
Location0.2W 1.2S of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61411, -97.14378
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-27.8 290 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-27.8 290 over Peats 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-27.8 290 over Peats Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is M-27.8 290 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns M-27.8 290 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.