US Bridges

US24 HWY over Fisher Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 4.20 MI E Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999902400150021

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Fisher Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US24 HWY over Fisher 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 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 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesFisher Creek
Location4.20 MI E Mitchell Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37917, -97.86611
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 Fisher Creek built?

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

What condition is US24 HWY over Fisher 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Fisher Creek carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.