US Bridges

Rs 227 Bsn 150 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.2N 0.2E of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000000370150

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 227 Bsn 150 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 227 Bsn 150 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 145 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 227 Bsn 150
CrossesTrib. S. Fork Otter Ck.
Location4.2N 0.2E of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68331, -96.36227
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2006)
Projected traffic145 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 150 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 227 Bsn 150 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 150 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 227 Bsn 150 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 227 Bsn 150 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.