US Bridges

Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch Otter Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.57 E. Butler Co. Line · Structure no. 000370913306240

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,890 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld U400/K96 HWY
CrossesN. Branch Otter Creek
Location3.57 E. Butler Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65117, -96.46417
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2006)
Projected traffic2,890 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch 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 Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Old U400/K96 HWY over N. Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.