US Bridges

US24 HWY over Cris Creek Drainage

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 7.14 MI E Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999902400150041

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Cris Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Cris Creek Drainage in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 2,029 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,198 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesCris Creek Drainage
Location7.14 MI E Mitchell Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36444, -97.8175
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.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,029 (2023)
Projected traffic2,198 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cris Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Cris Creek Drainage 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 Cris Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Cris Creek Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Cris Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.