US Bridges

Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.0E 8.3S of Eureka · Structure no. 000370941006163

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 70
CrossesTrib. to Otter Creek
Location5.0E 8.3S of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70283, -96.21625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 70 over Trib. to Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.