US Bridges

US24 HWY over West Branch Mall Creek

Poor

Clay County, Kansas · 6.24 MI E K15 · Structure no. 999902400140081

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over West Branch Mall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over West Branch Mall 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesWest Branch Mall Creek
Location6.24 MI E K15
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37972, -97.00806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 West Branch Mall Creek built?

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

What condition is US24 HWY over West Branch Mall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over West Branch Mall Creek carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY over West Branch Mall Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over West Branch Mall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.