US Bridges

Rs 579 K.0-5.6F over Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Riley County, Kansas · 0.7W 3.5N of Randolph · Structure no. 000000000810220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 579 K.0-5.6F over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 579 K.0-5.6F over Otter Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 579 K.0-5.6F
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.7W 3.5N of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 579
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48507, -96.77285
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2004)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$587,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 579 K.0-5.6F over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 579 K.0-5.6F 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 579 K.0-5.6F over Otter Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Rs 579 K.0-5.6F over Otter Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 579 K.0-5.6F over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.