Road 23 over East Hitchen Creek
GoodPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 0.9S 6.5E of Howard · Structure no. 000250949506489
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 23 over East Hitchen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 23 over East Hitchen Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 23 over East Hitchen Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 23 over East Hitchen 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 23 over East Hitchen Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 23 over East Hitchen Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 23 over East Hitchen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.