US Bridges

Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 7.1S 7.0W of Eureka · Structure no. 000370919006141

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal G-32.1 G RD
CrossesTrib. N. Br. Otter Creek
Location7.1S 7.0W of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72116, -96.41677
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2006)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. 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 Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. Otter Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. Otter Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local G-32.1 G RD over Trib. N. Br. Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.