US Bridges

US 24 HWY over N Branch Five Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 7.21 MI E Cloud Co. Line · Structure no. 999902400140271

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 HWY over N Branch Five Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 HWY over N Branch Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,207 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,802 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 HWY
CrossesN Branch Five Creek
Location7.21 MI E Cloud Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37944, -97.23444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,207 (2023)
Projected traffic2,802 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 US 24 HWY over N Branch Five Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 HWY over N Branch Five 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 US 24 HWY over N Branch Five Creek carry?

About 2,207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 24 HWY over N Branch Five Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 HWY over N Branch Five Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.