US Bridges

24th Street over Sandcreektrib.

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 24th E of Meridian · Structure no. 520500400000012

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Street over Sandcreektrib. is a concrete culvert carrying 24th Street over Sandcreektrib. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries24th Street
CrossesSandcreektrib.
Location24th E of Meridian
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01392, -97.37183
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th Street over Sandcreektrib. built?

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

What condition is 24th Street over Sandcreektrib. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 24th Street over Sandcreektrib. carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 24th Street over Sandcreektrib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Street over Sandcreektrib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.