US Bridges

US24 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 1.78 Mi. West of K-25 · Structure no. 999902400970331

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location1.78 Mi. West of K-25
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39417, -101.0875
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Prairie Dog 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.