US Bridges

27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 2.3E 6.0S of Barnes · Structure no. 001010873903520

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries27-CC.95 258
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location2.3E 6.0S of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62464, -96.82647
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 27-CC.95 258 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.