24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 2.3W 2.5N of Little River · Structure no. 000800743005160
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 24th Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.