US Bridges

Road 24A over Pan Creek

GoodPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 3.6S 1.0W of Longton · Structure no. 000000000250050

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 24A over Pan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 24A over Pan Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad 24A
CrossesPan Creek
Location3.6S 1.0W of Longton
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32374, -96.10061
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road 24A over Pan Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 24A over Pan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 24A over Pan Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 24A over Pan Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Road 24A over Pan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.