N River RD over Bitter Creek
FairSumner County, Kansas · 2.1S 3.0E of Mulvane · Structure no. 000960837006521
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N River RD over Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N River RD over Bitter Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N River RD over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is N River RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N River RD over Bitter Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N River RD over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N River RD over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.