US Bridges

1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.3N 1.0E of Elk City · Structure no. 000630975706662

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries1775 RD Mile 24
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location3.3N 1.0E of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34093, -95.89666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 1775 RD Mile 24 over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.