US Bridges

E. 120th St. S. over Bitter Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.8W 2.0N of Ashton · Structure no. 000960827206980

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 120th St. S. over Bitter Creek is a steel culvert carrying E. 120th St. S. over Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 120th St. S.
CrossesBitter Creek
Location1.8W 2.0N of Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11554, -97.27032
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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. 120th St. S. over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 120th 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. 120th St. S. over Bitter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. 120th St. S. over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 120th St. S. over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.