US Bridges

Road 22 over Hitchin Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 1.7N 3.5W of Longton · Structure no. 000250949106569

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 22 over Hitchin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 22 over Hitchin Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 22
CrossesHitchin Creek
Location1.7N 3.5W of Longton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40291, -96.14173
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 22 over Hitchin Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 22 over Hitchin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 22 over Hitchin Creek carry?

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

How long is Road 22 over Hitchin Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road 22 over Hitchin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.