US Bridges

E. 200th St. S. over East Bitter Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0S 9.8E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960831807140

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 200th St. S. over East Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 200th St. S. over East 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 200th St. S.
CrossesEast Bitter Creek
Location3.0S 9.8E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates36.99893, -97.22487
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 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. 200th St. S. over East Bitter Creek built?

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

What condition is E. 200th St. S. over East 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. 200th St. S. over East Bitter Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 200th St. S. over East Bitter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E. 200th St. S. over East Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.