US Bridges

Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.8N of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000000370578

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1357 Bsn 578
CrossesOtter Creek
Location3.8N of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 1357
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69101, -96.38035
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2006)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1357 Bsn 578 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.