US Bridges

US-24 HWY over Finney Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 1.02 MI E K-15 · Structure no. 999902400140311

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over Finney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 HWY over Finney Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 2,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,571 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesFinney Creek
Location1.02 MI E K-15
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38056, -97.10528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,192 (2023)
Projected traffic2,571 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Finney Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY over Finney 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 HWY over Finney Creek carry?

About 2,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY over Finney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over Finney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.