US Bridges

Rs 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. Otter Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.3E of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000000370580

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1357 Bsn 580
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Otter Creek
Location5.0N 1.3E of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 1357
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69378, -96.33879
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2006)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. 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 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. Otter Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. Otter Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1357 Bsn 580 over Trib. S. Fk. Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.