US Bridges

US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.05 M E Broadway(belvue) · Structure no. 999902400750631

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,197
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,021 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesDeep Creek Drg
Location1.05 M E Broadway(belvue)
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21639, -96.15833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg carry?

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

How long is US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Deep Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.