US Bridges

M-22.4 224 over Peats Creek

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Washington County, Kansas · 4.1N of Palmer · Structure no. 001010841003424

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-22.4 224 over Peats Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M-22.4 224 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-22.4 224
CrossesPeats Creek
Location4.1N of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69182, -97.14345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 M-22.4 224 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-22.4 224 over Peats 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 M-22.4 224 over Peats Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is M-22.4 224 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns M-22.4 224 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.