US Bridges

Local 67-60-8 over East Bitter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.8S 2E of Ashton · Structure no. 000960835007088

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 67-60-8 over East Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 67-60-8 over East Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal 67-60-8
CrossesEast Bitter Creek
Location3.8S 2E of Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02918, -97.20172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local 67-60-8 over East Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 67-60-8 over East 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local 67-60-8 over East Bitter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local 67-60-8 over East Bitter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 67-60-8 over East Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.