US Bridges

US24 HWY over Huntress Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 12.53 MI E Cloud Coln · Structure no. 999902400140391

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Huntress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US24 HWY over Huntress Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,847 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,276 by 2044. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesHuntress Creek
Location12.53 MI E Cloud Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38, -97.13528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,847 (2023)
Projected traffic6,276 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 US24 HWY over Huntress Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Huntress 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 US24 HWY over Huntress Creek carry?

About 4,847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Huntress Creek?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Huntress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.