US Bridges

US24 HWY over Dibble Creek

Poor

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.26 MI W of JCT US183 · Structure no. 999902400820121

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Dibble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Dibble Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesDibble Creek
Location0.26 MI W of JCT US183
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43667, -99.28
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic867 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US24 HWY over Dibble Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US24 HWY over Dibble Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Dibble Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Dibble Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Dibble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.