US Bridges

US24 HWY over Riley Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.49 M E Broadway(belvue) · Structure no. 999902400750161

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,197
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Riley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Riley Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,021 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesRiley Creek
Location3.49 M E Broadway(belvue)
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21278, -96.11417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2023)
Projected traffic5,021 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
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 Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Riley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Riley Creek carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Riley Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.