180th Street over Middle Bitter Creek
FairSumner County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.7E of Ashton · Structure no. 000960831707100
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
180th Street over Middle Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 180th Street over Middle Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 180th Street over Middle Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 180th Street over Middle 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 180th Street over Middle Bitter Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is 180th Street over Middle Bitter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 180th Street over Middle Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.