US Bridges

US24 HWY over Spring Creek

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 2.86 MI E Jt K18 · Structure no. 999902400330191

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US24 HWY over Spring Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.86 MI E Jt K18
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39417, -99.63944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2023)
Projected traffic599 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.