US Bridges

12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 12.0-F.7 · Structure no. 000000000160030

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries12th. Rd. | Rs 10
CrossesOtter Creek
Location12.0-F.7
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19964, -95.85295
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter 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 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.