US Bridges

Local J.6-4.1T over North Otter Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 1.1W 5.3N of Randolph · Structure no. 000810879603681

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local J.6-4.1T over North Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local J.6-4.1T over North Otter Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal J.6-4.1T
CrossesNorth Otter Creek
Location1.1W 5.3N of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50611, -96.78086
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic50 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local J.6-4.1T over North Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local J.6-4.1T over North 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 J.6-4.1T over North Otter Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local J.6-4.1T over North Otter Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local J.6-4.1T over North Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.