US Bridges

US24 HWY over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.53 MI E Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999902400150011

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Lost Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.53 MI E Mitchell Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40778, -97.91944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,914 (2023)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Lost 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Lost Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.