US Bridges

E. 140th ST over Bitter Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.9W of Ashton · Structure no. 000960827107020

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 140th ST over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. 140th ST over Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. 140th ST
CrossesBitter Creek
Location1.9W of Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08648, -97.27342
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 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. 140th ST over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 140th ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E. 140th ST over Bitter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 140th ST over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E. 140th ST over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.