US Bridges

US24 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 3.11 MI E Jt K18 · Structure no. 999902400330541

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location3.11 MI E Jt K18
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39417, -99.63472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 US24 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Spring 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 Spring Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.