US Bridges

US24 HWY over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 3.33 MI E K15 · Structure no. 999902400140071

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Lincoln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Lincoln Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location3.33 MI E K15
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38056, -97.0625
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,119 (2023)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US24 HWY over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Lincoln 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 2,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.