US Bridges

US 24 Highway over Timber Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · .35 MI E K82 · Structure no. 999902400810541

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Highway over Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 Highway over Timber Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 24 Highway
CrossesTimber Creek
Location.35 MI E K82
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36444, -96.91556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Highway over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Highway over Timber 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 US 24 Highway over Timber Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Highway over Timber Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Highway over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.