US Bridges

Rs 227 Bsn 170 over South Fork Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.6N 0.2E of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000000370170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 227 Bsn 170 over South Fork Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 227 Bsn 170 over South Fork Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 227 Bsn 170
CrossesSouth Fork Otter Creek
Location4.6N 0.2E of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68737, -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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 227 Bsn 170 over South Fork Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 227 Bsn 170 over South Fork Otter Creek 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 170 over South Fork Otter Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 227 Bsn 170 over South Fork Otter Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 227 Bsn 170 over South Fork Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.