US Bridges

US24 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 4.29MI E Jt K23 · Structure no. 999902400900031

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location4.29MI E Jt K23
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3575, -100.36167
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2023)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.