US Bridges

US24 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 3.20 MI E Jt U283 · Structure no. 999902400330151

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek Drainage
Location3.20 MI E Jt U283
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37417, -99.78833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2023)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Coon Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Coon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Coon Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.