Fling over Hitchin Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.0W of Longton · Structure no. 000250951506586
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fling over Hitchin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fling over Hitchin Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Fling over Hitchin Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fling over Hitchin 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 Fling over Hitchin Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fling over Hitchin Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fling over Hitchin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.