US Bridges

3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.0E of Liberty · Structure no. 000631015906900

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries3600 RD Mile 24
CrossesPotato Creek
Location1.0N 4.0E of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16478, -95.52176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato 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 3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 3600 RD Mile 24 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.