US Bridges

Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.1S 2.0W of Ashton · Structure no. 000000000960450

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 644 S Oliver RD
CrossesBitter Creek
Location0.1S 2.0W of Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 644
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08567, -97.27439
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2013)
Projected traffic373 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 644 S Oliver RD over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.