US Bridges

E. 125th St. S. over Bitter Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.3W Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000000000960660

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 125th St. S. over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. 125th St. S. over Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 125th St. S.
CrossesBitter Creek
Location0.5S 1.3W Geuda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10758, -97.17168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E. 125th St. S. over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 125th St. S. over Bitter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. 125th St. S. over Bitter Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 125th St. S. over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E. 125th St. S. over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.