OTTER CREEK ROAD
Carrying OTTER CREEK ROAD over TRIB OF CLARKS CREEK
5.0S OF JUNCTION CITY, Geary, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OTTER CREEK ROAD
The OTTER CREEK ROAD bridge in Geary, Kansas carries OTTER CREEK ROAD over TRIB OF CLARKS CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OTTER CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000310873404461
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
OTTER CREEK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OTTER CREEK ROAD against other structures in Geary and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OTTER CREEK ROAD?
OTTER CREEK ROAD in Geary, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OTTER CREEK ROAD inspected?
OTTER CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OTTER CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OTTER CREEK ROAD?
OTTER CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OTTER CREEK ROAD?
OTTER CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OTTER CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
OTTER CREEK ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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