US Bridges

24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 29THN 0.8 E of 263RDW · Structure no. 000870787806120

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries24th N Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location29THN 0.8 E of 263RDW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73554, -97.62986
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 24th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.