US Bridges

24 Road over Trib. to Medicine Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 5.7N 6.5E of Plainville · Structure no. 000820623003946

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 Road over Trib. to Medicine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24 Road over Trib. to Medicine Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries24 Road
CrossesTrib. to Medicine Creek
Location5.7N 6.5E of Plainville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3125, -99.17646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 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 traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Trib. to Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 Road over Trib. to Medicine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 24 Road over Trib. to Medicine Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 24 Road over Trib. to Medicine Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 24 Road over Trib. to Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.