US Bridges

E. 150th ST S. over Bitter Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0N 6.8E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960825807040

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 150th ST S. over Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 150th ST S. over Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. 150th ST S.
CrossesBitter Creek
Location1.0N 6.8E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07181, -97.27822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 E. 150th ST S. over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 150th ST S. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E. 150th ST S. over Bitter Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 150th ST S. over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 150th ST S. over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.