US Bridges

US-24 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 8.92 MI SE JCT K82 · Structure no. 999902400810911

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,718 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS-24 HWY
CrossesWildcat Creek Drainage
Location8.92 MI SE JCT K82
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3075, -96.83056
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 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 width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2023)
Projected traffic1,718 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-24 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 HWY over Wildcat Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.