US Bridges

24-U.4 242 over Stream

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.5W of Greenleaf · Structure no. 001010857403460

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24-U.4 242 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 24-U.4 242 over Stream in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries24-U.4 242
CrossesStream
Location4.0S 0.5W of Greenleaf
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66793, -96.98742
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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 traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 24-U.4 242 over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24-U.4 242 over Stream 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 24-U.4 242 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 24-U.4 242 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 24-U.4 242 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.