Local 62-65-7 over East Bitter Creek
FairPosted for loadSumner County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.7E of Ashton · Structure no. 000960833707100
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 62-65-7 over East Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 62-65-7 over East Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 62-65-7 over East Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 62-65-7 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 Local 62-65-7 over East Bitter Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Local 62-65-7 over East Bitter Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local 62-65-7 over East Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.