US Bridges

Bittersweet Rd. over Pony Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.8E 3.8N of Sabetha · Structure no. 000070989003048

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bittersweet Rd. over Pony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bittersweet Rd. over Pony Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBittersweet Rd.
CrossesPony Creek
Location1.8E 3.8N of Sabetha
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96154, -95.75018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bittersweet Rd. over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bittersweet Rd. over Pony 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bittersweet Rd. over Pony Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bittersweet Rd. over Pony Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bittersweet Rd. over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.