US Bridges

Local Rd. G-34.9 over North Branch Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 6.0W 10.9S of Eureka · Structure no. 000370919006189

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. G-34.9 over North Branch Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. G-34.9 over North Branch Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. G-34.9
CrossesNorth Branch Otter Creek
Location6.0W 10.9S of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6817, -96.41695
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2006)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rd. G-34.9 over North Branch Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. G-34.9 over North 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 Local Rd. G-34.9 over North Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. G-34.9 over North Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. G-34.9 over North Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.