US Bridges

Local Rd. 8-E.3 over Otter Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 0.7N 1.0E of Republic · Structure no. 000790771003083

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 8-E.3 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 8-E.3 over Otter Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 8-E.3
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.7N 1.0E of Republic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93964, -97.80101
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 8-E.3 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 8-E.3 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 8-E.3 over Otter Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. 8-E.3 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 8-E.3 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.