US Bridges

US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.23 MI E US-81 · Structure no. 999902400150661

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,964 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesWest Pipe Creek Drainage
Location0.23 MI E US-81
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36472, -97.66194
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 closed—
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 US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage 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 US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over West Pipe Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.