US Bridges

US24 HWY over Yockey Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 12.51 MI E Mitchell Coln · Structure no. 999902400150091

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Yockey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Yockey Creek 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 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesYockey Creek
Location12.51 MI E Mitchell Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36472, -97.71722
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2023)
Projected traffic2,274 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Yockey Creek built?

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

What condition is US24 HWY over Yockey 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 Yockey Creek carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Yockey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Yockey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.