US Bridges

Fauna Rd. over Trib. to Otter Creek

Poor

Coffey County, Kansas · F.0-11.5 · Structure no. 000160979005501

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fauna Rd. over Trib. to Otter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fauna Rd. over Trib. to Otter Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFauna Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Otter Creek
LocationF.0-11.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19179, -95.86635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fauna Rd. over Trib. to Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fauna Rd. over Trib. to Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fauna Rd. over Trib. to Otter Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fauna Rd. over Trib. to Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.