US Bridges

US24 HWY over Bourbonais Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.74 MI SE Pt Coln · Structure no. 999902400892981

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Bourbonais Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Bourbonais Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,167 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesBourbonais Creek
Location0.74 MI SE Pt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17389, -96.02444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2023)
Projected traffic5,167 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bourbonais Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Bourbonais 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Bourbonais Creek carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Bourbonais Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Bourbonais Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.