Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks Creek
PoorPosted for loadGeary County, Kansas · 5.0S of Junction City · Structure no. 000310873404461
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks Creek is a steel culvert carrying Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Creek Road over Trib of Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.