US Bridges

US24 HWY over College Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.54 MI E K63 · Structure no. 999902400750641

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over College Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over College Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,877 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,036 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesCollege Creek
Location0.54 MI E K63
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19083, -96.06167
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,877 (2023)
Projected traffic8,036 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 College Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over College Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over College Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.