US Bridges

NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.5N 4.9E of Burrton · Structure no. 000400793905660

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW 24th St.
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location3.5N 4.9E of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0725, -97.57583
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2006)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 24th St. over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.