US-24 HWY over Plum Creek
GoodMitchell County, Kansas · 3.67 MI SE K-9 · Structure no. 999902400620371
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,238
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 HWY over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 HWY over Plum Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,573 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 HWY over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-24 HWY over Plum 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-24 HWY over Plum Creek carry?
About 2,238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-24 HWY over Plum Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 HWY over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.