US Bridges

US24 HWY over Crooked Creek

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 5.64 MI E Rooks CO Line · Structure no. 999902400710031

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US24 HWY over Crooked Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location5.64 MI E Rooks CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47333, -98.94472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

About 657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.