US Bridges

Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · C.0-11.5 · Structure no. 000160973005485

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesContour Rd.
CrossesTrib to Otter Creek
LocationC.0-11.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19296, -95.92198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter 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 Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Contour Rd. over Trib to Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.