US Bridges

US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.10 MI E Butler Coln · Structure no. 999940000370501

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,709 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,861 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS400 HWY
CrossesNorth Br. Otter Creek
Location3.10 MI E Butler Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.655, -96.47
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,709 (2023)
Projected traffic6,861 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek carry?

About 4,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US400 HWY over North Br. Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.