US Bridges

US-24 over Brown Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 7.61 MI E K128 · Structure no. 999902400620491

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 over Brown Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,559 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-24
CrossesBrown Creek
Location7.61 MI E K128
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48056, -98.20778
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2023)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 US-24 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 over Brown 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 over Brown Creek carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.