US Bridges

US 24 HWY over Sand Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 3.75 MI E K84 · Structure no. 999902400330431

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 HWY over Sand Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 24 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.75 MI E K84
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36417, -99.9025
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2023)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 24 HWY over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 HWY over Sand 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 HWY over Sand Creek carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 24 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.