US Bridges

Rs 227 Bsn 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.2N of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000000370140

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 227 Bsn 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 227 Bsn 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 227 Bsn 140
CrossesTrib. S. Fork Otter Ck.
Location2.2N of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65332, -96.36256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2006)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 227 Bsn 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 227 Bsn 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 227 Bsn 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 227 Bsn 140 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.