US Bridges

US-24 HWY WB over Hog Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.51 MI West of K-7 · Structure no. 999902400520751

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY WB over Hog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 HWY WB over Hog Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,387 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,256 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY WB
CrossesHog Creek
Location3.51 MI West of K-7
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11639, -94.96167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,387 (2023)
Projected traffic7,256 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY WB over Hog 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 June 2023.

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

About 5,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY WB over Hog Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY WB over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.