US Bridges

CR 210 over Otter Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 7.4S 3.0E of Nekoma · Structure no. 000830599005249

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 210 over Otter Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 210 over Otter Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 210
CrossesOtter Creek
Location7.4S 3.0E of Nekoma
RouteCounty Highway 8303
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36417, -99.38069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2008)
Projected traffic55 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 CR 210 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 210 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 210 over Otter Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 210 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 210 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.