RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenwood County, Kansas · 0.2N of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000000370120
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RS227 BSN120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.