US Bridges

US24 HWY over Asher Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 8.49 MI SE K-9 · Structure no. 999902400620471

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,238
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Asher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Asher Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesAsher Creek
Location8.49 MI SE K-9
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41417, -97.98306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2023)
Projected traffic2,573 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US24 HWY over Asher Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Asher 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 US24 HWY over Asher Creek carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Asher Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Asher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.