US Bridges

US24 HWY over Buros Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 7.84MI E Jt U183 · Structure no. 999902400820161

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Buros Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Buros Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesBuros Creek
Location7.84MI E Jt U183
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45194, -99.13389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US24 HWY over Buros Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Buros 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Buros Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Buros Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Buros Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.