US Bridges

24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · S.W. Edge of Codell · Structure no. 000000000820002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries24 Road (rs 231)
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationS.W. Edge of Codell
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19131, -99.17722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 24 Road (rs 231) over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.