US Bridges

US24 HWY over West Pipe Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.86 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999902400150121

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over West Pipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US24 HWY over West Pipe Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,964 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesWest Pipe Creek
Location0.86 MI E US81
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36472, -97.64917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,642 (2023)
Projected traffic1,964 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over West Pipe 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 West Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over West Pipe Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over West Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.