US Bridges

Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.4N of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000000370130

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 227 Bsn 130
CrossesTrib. S. Fork Otter Ck.
Location0.4N of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63507, -96.36713
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2006)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.