US Bridges

US-24 HWY over Antelope Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 3.56 MI E Sheridan CO L · Structure no. 999902400330511

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over Antelope Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 HWY over Antelope Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location3.56 MI E Sheridan CO L
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36333, -100.09722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY over Antelope 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 HWY over Antelope Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.