US Bridges

US24 HWY over East Pipe Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 7.71 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999902400150151

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over East Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over East Pipe Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 1,129 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesEast Pipe Creek
Location7.71 MI E US81
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36444, -97.52139
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,129 (2023)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 East Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

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

About 1,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over East Pipe Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over East Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.