162nd RD over Trib. to Otter Creek
FairCowley County, Kansas · 4.3N 8.3E of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180940
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
162nd RD over Trib. to Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 162nd RD over Trib. to Otter Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 162nd RD over Trib. to Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is 162nd RD over Trib. to 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 162nd RD over Trib. to Otter Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 162nd RD over Trib. to Otter Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 162nd RD over Trib. to Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.