US Bridges

US-24 HWY WB over Phiel Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 0.61 MI SE Njct K-13 · Structure no. 999902400810101

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,555
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY WB over Phiel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-24 HWY WB over Phiel Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY WB
CrossesPhiel Creek
Location0.61 MI SE Njct K-13
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24444, -96.59472
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,555 (2023)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-24 HWY WB over Phiel Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY WB over Phiel 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 US-24 HWY WB over Phiel Creek carry?

About 3,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY WB over Phiel Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY WB over Phiel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.