US Bridges

Local F.6-7.0T over Otter Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 4.8W 2.5N of Randolph · Structure no. 000810871603740

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local F.6-7.0T over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local F.6-7.0T over Otter Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 30 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal F.6-7.0T
CrossesOtter Creek
Location4.8W 2.5N of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4661, -96.85479
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2004)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local F.6-7.0T over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local F.6-7.0T 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 Local F.6-7.0T over Otter Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Local F.6-7.0T over Otter Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local F.6-7.0T over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.