US Bridges

Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.5W of Randall · Structure no. 000450743403500

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor F-24.4
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.5W of Randall
RouteCounty Highway 4502
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63944, -98.0545
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor F-24.4 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.