US Bridges

Otter RD over Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 253 2.5E 1.0N US54&75 JCT · Structure no. 001040997505901

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter RD over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Otter RD over Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOtter RD
CrossesOwl Creek
Location253 2.5E 1.0N US54&75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 10417
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89356, -95.69322
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otter RD over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter RD over Owl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Otter RD over Owl Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Otter RD over Owl Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Otter RD over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.