US Bridges

Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.3W 0.5S of Climax · Structure no. 000370935706160

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD Q75(O.7-33)
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.3W 0.5S of Climax
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70913, -96.25801
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2006)
Projected traffic39 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over 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 Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over Otter Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over Otter Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD Q75(O.7-33) over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.